flamboyance

IPA/flæmˈbɔɪəns/
KK[flæmbˈɔɪəns]IPA/flæmˈbɔɪəns/

flamboyance — noun

1. a showy way of behaving that openly tries to attract notice, often through strik

1.名詞C1
釋義

a showy way of behaving that openly tries to attract notice, often through striking clothes, dramatic speech, or bold self-confidence.

例句

Yara's flamboyance filled the wedding hall as she arrived in silver boots.

flamboyance shown through clothes and entrance

Gabriel's flamboyance made even a short toast feel like a stage show.

flamboyance in public speaking and self-presentation

同義詞
  • showiness

    close in meaning, but more about outward display than personal energy

  • theatricality

    highlights dramatic, stage-like behavior

  • swagger

    focuses on bold, confident manner, often with attitude

  • extravagance

    suggests excess; can involve spending as well as style

反義詞
  • restraint

    holding your style and behavior back

  • modesty

    not trying to draw attention to yourself

用法筆記

Most often used for a person's manner, dress, or way of performing in public. Unlike sense 2, this sense includes the desire to be noticed, not just a bright or decorative look.

常見錯誤

❌Her flamboyance helped her finish the math test early.
✅Her confidence helped her finish the math test early, and her flamboyance lit up the school play later.
💡flamboyance is showy, attention-seeking style, not mental ability.

2. a striking visual effect created by bright colour, rich decoration, or a dramati

2.名詞C1
釋義

a striking visual effect created by bright colour, rich decoration, or a dramatic design.

例句

The festival posters gained flamboyance from gold letters and deep blue borders.

flamboyance created by color and decoration

Linh added flamboyance to the cafe with striped lamps and painted chairs.

add flamboyance to + place

同義詞
  • showiness

    general outward display, often with a slightly critical tone

  • gaudiness

    negative; suggests colors or decoration are too strong

  • ornateness

    focuses on rich decoration rather than brightness

  • splendor

    more admiring; suggests impressive beauty or richness

反義詞
  • plainness

    a simple look with no strong decoration

  • simplicity

    deliberately keeping the design basic and clean

用法筆記

Object-focused sense. Use it for clothes, rooms, posters, or other visual designs. Distinguish it from sense 1, which is about people behaving in a way that seeks attention.

常見錯誤

❌The new shelves added flamboyance because they held more boxes.
✅The new shelves added flamboyance because they were painted bright yellow.
💡flamboyance here means visual showiness, not practical usefulness.