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Definition of flamboyance

flamboyance

/flæmˈbɔɪ.əns/
flam · boy · ance
Adverb:flamboyantly
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Plural:flamboyances
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Adjective:flamboyant
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flamboyance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being strikingly bold, exuberant, or showy in appearance, behavior, or style.

Example

"The lead singer's natural flamboyance captivated the audience from the moment he stepped onto the stage."

2

A group or flock of flamingos.

Example

"A vibrant flamboyance of flamingos waded across the shallow salt flats at dawn."

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• Nearby Words

flakiness
flaky
flambe
flamboyance
flamboyant
flamboyantly
flambé

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'flamboyant', which was borrowed from the French present participle of 'flamboyer' (to flame or blaze), originally describing the wavy, flame-like tracery of late French Gothic architecture.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flamboyance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flamboyance
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