flamboyant
/flæmˈbɔɪənt/ (bre, ipa) · /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ (ame, ipa) · /flam-ˈbȯi-ənt/ (ame, mw)
flamboyant — adjective
- flamboyantpositive
- more flamboyantcomparative
- most flamboyantsuperlative
1. behaving in a bold, lively way that draws people's eyes — often through loud clo
behaving in a bold, lively way that draws people's eyes — often through loud clothes, big gestures, or a strong personality that enjoys being watched.
The pop singer Romi gave a flamboyant performance with feathered costumes and dramatic dance moves.
flamboyant + performance (showy, attention-grabbing event)
Omar's flamboyant style stood out among the office staff in plain grey suits.
flamboyant + style/manner (clothing or behaviour)
Talia waved her arms in a flamboyant gesture as she greeted the visitors.
Critics described the chef as flamboyant for cooking each dish in front of cheering diners.
The art teacher Tuan was loud and flamboyant, but his students adored every lesson.
- showy
neutral synonym; less about confidence, more about visual display
- ostentatious
formal; usually carries criticism of trying too hard to impress
- extravagant
emphasises excess, often of spending or behaviour
- theatrical
highlights dramatic, stage-like manner
- reserved
quiet, holding back; opposite tone of personality
- understated
deliberately simple and not showy
用法筆記
Frequently describes people, performances, gestures, or personal style. Carries a mild positive-to-neutral edge in British/American use, though it can imply showing off depending on context.
常見錯誤
2. (of an object) painted in strong colours or covered with rich decoration, so tha
(of an object) painted in strong colours or covered with rich decoration, so that the eye is drawn to it immediately.
Cole painted the front door a flamboyant shade of orange to brighten the dull street.
flamboyant + colour (vivid, attention-grabbing colour)
Sumin wore a flamboyant silk scarf with peacock feathers printed across it.
flamboyant + clothing/accessory (richly decorated)
The hotel lobby was decorated with flamboyant gold mirrors and pink marble floors.
Constanza chose a flamboyant red dress with sequins running down both sides.
用法筆記
Object-focused sense — describes things, not people. Distinguish from sense 1 (which is about a person's manner): a flamboyant dress is brightly decorated, while a flamboyant person enjoys being watched.
flamboyant — noun
1. a tropical tree from Madagascar with wide, umbrella-shaped branches and large re
a tropical tree from Madagascar with wide, umbrella-shaped branches and large red-and-orange flowers that bloom in summer; also called the royal poinciana.
Two old flamboyants shaded the school yard in Faisal's village near the coast.
countable noun (one flamboyant / two flamboyants)
Trang took photos of the flamboyant in full bloom outside the temple gate.
Each June, the flamboyants along the avenue burst into bright red flowers.
Botanists in Madagascar are studying how flamboyants survive long dry seasons.
- royal poinciana
more common English name in horticulture
- flame tree
informal name shared with several similar-looking species
用法筆記
Almost always seen in tropical-gardening or Caribbean / Indian-Ocean travel writing. The longer common name 'royal poinciana' is more frequent in everyday speech; 'flamboyant' as a noun is mostly a botanical or literary choice.