Flamboyantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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flamboyantly

 

[ flæmˈbɔɪəntlɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving in a showy and extravagant manner

In a flamboyantly way, he entered the room wearing a bright pink suit and a top hat, drawing everyone's attention.

Synonyms

extravagantly, ostentatiously, showily.

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Word Description / Examples
flamboyantly

Used to describe actions or appearances that are very noticeable, colorful, and attention-grabbing. Often implies a certain level of drama or theatricality.

  • She dressed flamboyantly for the party, attracting everyone's attention
  • The actor performed his role flamboyantly, captivating the entire audience
showily

Used to describe something done in a flashy or vulgar manner to attract attention. Usually carries a negative tone, suggesting a lack of subtlety or taste.

  • He decorated his house showily, with bright lights and gaudy ornaments
  • Her showily glamorous outfit was the talk of the party
extravagantly

Refers to spending money or using resources in a lavish, excessive, and often wasteful way. It can also describe anything done with extreme luxury or abundance.

  • They spent extravagantly on their wedding, ensuring it was a grand affair
  • He lived extravagantly, never caring about the future
ostentatiously

Describes behavior intended to attract notice and impress others. Often has a negative connotation, implying that someone is showy or pretentious.

  • She flaunted her wealth ostentatiously, wearing expensive jewelry everywhere
  • His car collection was displayed ostentatiously to all his guests

Examples of usage

  • She danced flamboyantly across the stage, captivating the audience with her energetic performance.
  • He spoke flamboyantly, using grand gestures and dramatic pauses to emphasize his point.

Translations

Translations of the word "flamboyantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extravagantemente

🇮🇳 भड़कीले तरीके से

🇩🇪 auffällig

🇮🇩 dengan mencolok

🇺🇦 пишно

🇵🇱 krzykliwie

🇯🇵 華やかに

🇫🇷 de manière flamboyante

🇪🇸 llamativamente

🇹🇷 gösterişli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 화려하게

🇸🇦 بشكل صارخ

🇨🇿 okázale

🇸🇰 okázalo

🇨🇳 华丽地

🇸🇮 razkošno

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 айқын

🇬🇪 მოყვარული

🇦🇿 göstərişli şəkildə

🇲🇽 llamativamente

Etymology

The word 'flamboyantly' is derived from the French word 'flamboyant' which means 'flaming' or 'flame-colored'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century. The use of 'flamboyantly' to describe someone who behaves in a showy and extravagant manner became popular in the early 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,330, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.