Flamboyant
adj.joyful, energeticeveryday
What it means
Confidently colorful, expressive, and noticeable in style.
Reach for it when praising confident, colorful self-expression that is meant to be noticed
The flamboyant violinist wore a crimson suit for the finale.
Choose between these
7- playful
bold stylish confidence is the appeal
not when Dashing is more restrained and traditionally masculine.
- everyday
visual variety is all you can support
not when Colorful can describe an object without personality.
- everyday
showy
attention-seeking display deserves a neutral or critical word
not when Showy usually withholds the admiration flamboyant can carry.
- warm
overflowing energy matters more than visual style
not when Exuberant can describe behavior with plain clothing.
- warm
strong color and energy are positive
not when Vibrant does not imply theatrical self-display.
- professional
theatrical
dramatic presentation is deliberately staged
not when Theatrical can suggest insincerity.
- formal
ostentatious
display seems excessive or status-driven
not when Ostentatious is clearly critical and erases playful charm.
Said against
3- restrained
- drab
- understated
It naturally appears in
3- flamboyant style
The dancer's flamboyant style filled the small stage.
- flamboyant personality
His flamboyant personality made every entrance memorable.
- flamboyant costume
A flamboyant costume of orange silk closed the parade.