Flouncier: meaning, definitions and examples

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flouncier

 

[ flaʊnsiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion description

Flouncier refers to clothing or styles that have a more exaggerated, frilly, or ruffled appearance. This term is often used to describe garments that have additional layers or flounces that add volume and movement. Such clothing items can be seen in various fashion trends where the design aims to create a playful and feminine aesthetic.

Synonyms

frilly, ruffled, voluminous

Examples of usage

  • She wore a flouncier dress to the party.
  • The flouncier sleeves add a whimsical touch to the blouse.
  • I prefer flouncier skirts for special occasions.

Translations

Translations of the word "flouncier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flourescente

🇮🇳 फ्लॉनसीयर

🇩🇪 schwankend

🇮🇩 menonjol

🇺🇦 вихваляючий

🇵🇱 fanciful

🇯🇵 華やかな

🇫🇷 flamboyant

🇪🇸 flamboyante

🇹🇷 şatafatlı

🇰🇷 화려한

🇸🇦 مبهرج

🇨🇿 okázalý

🇸🇰 pohľadný

🇨🇳 华丽的

🇸🇮 bleščeč

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 жарқын

🇬🇪 მამაცი

🇦🇿 rəngarəng

🇲🇽 llamativo

Etymology

The word 'flouncier' is derived from the base word 'flounce', which comes from the Middle English term 'flouncen', meaning to flounce or to skip about, especially in a lively manner. The term gained popularity in the fashion industry to describe garments that possess a decorative style. Over the years, as fashion evolved, the emphasis on voluminous, elaborately designed clothing became prominent, thus the adjective 'flouncier' emerged to characterize these trends. This usage tracks with the rise of romantic and dramatic elements in fashion, particularly during periods when women’s clothing featured more ruffles and layers.