Flamboyant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /flam-ˈbȯi-ənt/ flam·boy·ant

Meaning & Definition of Flamboyant

Flamboyant (adjective)

  1. marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior that attracts attention
  2. characterized by waving curves suggesting flames

Flamboyant (noun)

  1. royal poinciana

Flamboyant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. likely to attract attention

    "has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate"

    similar: arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, grabby, kenspeckle (chiefly Scottish), marked, noisy, noticeable, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking
    related: detectable, discernible, observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible, outstanding, salient, distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy, highlighted, spotlighted, flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank, tawdry, highfalutin, ostentatious, pretentious, extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular, opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought, absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting
    opposite: inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
    near: subtle, concealed, hidden, shrouded, dim, faint, obscure, insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant, modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious, conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated, muted, restrained, subdued, toned-down, unflashy

  2. excessively showy

    "Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses"

    similar: flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank
    related: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy
    near: appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flamboyant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flamboyant:

Chiefly Scottish: kenspeckle
arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, grabby, marked, noisy, noticeable, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, swank

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Flamboyant

Words with the opposite meaning of Flamboyant:

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy, conservative, quiet, understated, unflashy

Related Words for Flamboyant

detectable, discernible, observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible, outstanding, salient, distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy, highlighted, spotlighted, flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming, jazzy, meretricious, tawdry, highfalutin, pretentious, extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular, opulent

Near Antonyms of Flamboyant

subtle, concealed, hidden, shrouded, dim, faint, obscure, insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant, modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious, plain, simple, muted, restrained, subdued, toned-down, appropriate, fitting, proper, toned (down), elegant, graceful, tasteful

Word Forms of Flamboyant

Derived words: flamboyantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Flamboyant

French, from present participle of flamboyer to flame, from Old French, from flambe

First known use: 1832

Frequently Asked Questions about Flamboyant

What does "Flamboyant" mean?

"Flamboyant" means marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior that attracts attention. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior that attracts attention. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Flamboyant"?

Other words for "Flamboyant" include arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous and dramatic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flamboyant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flamboyant"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flamboyant". Common alternatives include arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic and eye-catching.

What is the opposite of "Flamboyant"?

Antonyms of "Flamboyant" include inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy and conservative. Near antonyms include subtle, concealed, hidden and shrouded.

How do you use "Flamboyant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Flamboyant" in a sentence: "has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate"; "Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses".

Is "Flamboyant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flamboyant" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Flamboyant"?

"Flamboyant" is pronounced /flam-ˈbȯi-ənt/ and divided into syllables as flam·boy·ant.

What is the origin of the word "Flamboyant"?

"Flamboyant" comes from French, from present participle of flamboyer to flame, from Old French, from flambe. First known use: 1832.