Word
flamboyant
Phoneticsflam·boy·ant, stress on the second syllable
US/fɫæmˈbɔɪənt/
UK/flˈæmbɔɪənt/
Definitions
01bold and showy
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a very bright, bold, or confident style that attracts a lot of attention.
adj. tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. Often used to describe personality or fashion.
“The singer is famous for his flamboyant costumes and energetic stage presence.”
“His flamboyant lifestyle, characterized by luxury cars and public outbursts, often overshadowed his genuine contributions to the field of architecture.”
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02architectural style
C1 · Advanced Architecture Technical
adj. a style of building from late medieval France that uses stone patterns looking like flames.
adj. denoting a late phase of French Gothic architecture characterized by flame-like decorative tracery and elaborate curvilinear forms.
“The cathedral is a beautiful example of the flamboyant style with its detailed stone windows.”
“The flamboyant tracery of the rose window represents the pinnacle of late medieval craftsmanship before the transition into Renaissance aesthetics.”
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03a tropical tree
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a tropical tree with bright red or orange flowers.
n. a tropical tree (Delonix regia) of the legume family, noted for its vivid scarlet or orange flowers.
“The streets were lined with flamboyant trees in full bloom.”
“The flamboyant is widely cultivated in the Caribbean for its ornamental value and the dense shade provided by its spreading canopy.”
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Real-World Examples
“At his best, Kyrgios is a flamboyant and athletic shot-maker with flair, touch and an explosive game.” “Custer was a flamboyant character, known for his long blond locks, his buckskin jackets , and his courage—and seeming invincibility—in battle.” Etymology
Borrowed from French flamboyant (“flaming, wavy”), participle of flamboyer (“to flame”), from Old French flamboier, from flambe (“flame”). The architectural style derives its name from the flame-like shapes in the tracery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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