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flam-BOY-uh-nt/flæmˈbɔɪənt/

Flamboyant means very noticeable, colourful, or confident in style: a flamboyant crest, flamboyant dress. Showy is everyday and ruder; gold leaf does not waive an occupancy cap.

Meaning

Very noticeable, colourful, or confident in style.

Examples

• “A flamboyant crest does not waive the occupancy cap.”
• “Showy is everyday. Ostentatious is the close twin. Gilding is branding. A cap is a certificate. Keep the number; hang the leaf in the foyer if you still must.”

Good to know

Showy and colourful. Everyday: showy. Gilding ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

showy, ostentatious, extravagant

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