flamboyant

adjective

flam-ˈbȯi-ənt How to pronounce flamboyant (audio)
Definition of flamboyantnext
1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate

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2
as in loud
excessively showy Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses

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Recent Examples of flamboyant Her father, Robert Maxwell, was a flamboyant billionaire and larger-than-life British icon and media tycoon in the 1970s and 1980s. — James Hill, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Her full-on embrace of a femininity that was simultaneously flamboyant and unapologetic was always a conscious move. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The style icon was known for her flamboyant Western style, which leaned heavily on rhinestones, fringe, leather, and metallics. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Keegan took his flamboyant Newcastle United side to Anfield in April 1996 and lost what is considered the most mesmerising game in Premier League history 4-3. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
  1. prominent
  2. loud
  3. noticeable
  4. noisy
  5. dramatic
  6. gaudy
  7. commanding
  8. remarkable
Adjective
  • Lévêque was once a prominent figure of the French and European art scene, known for his neon sculptures, which have been exhibited in major global institutions, including the Louvre and the Elysée Palace—the residence of French presidents.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Seattle’s defense is intact, and traveling across three time zones to play in that loud stadium will be a challenge for the Patriots.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And when the city gets loud, Central Park's quieter southeast corner is 10 blocks north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Jay Carney and Judy Keen, in the pool for Time and USA Today, respectively, were making a noisy case to fly back on Air Force One too.
    — Sonya Ross For The Atlanta Journal-Contitution, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Look for the human touch – the mentions of noisy ice machines, broken elevators, or terrible service.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Though his numbers aren't gaudy with only three career regular-season interceptions and one in the postseason, Gonzalez is a critical piece of the New England defense.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Investors, though, decided those gaudy numbers weren’t enough.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • De La Cruz’s remarkable display of arm strength left his manager and teammates in awe.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In typical action-movie leading-man fashion, the Ploughman demonstrates remarkable fighting abilities for someone who’s been working the fields instead of at war.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of remarkable

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