Word
panache
US/pəˈnɑʃ/
UK/pɐnˈæʃ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. style and confidence that make what you do look exciting and impressive. You show it when you do something with flair and ease.
n. flamboyant confidence of style or manner, marked by dash and flair in action or presentation. Often collocates with verbs of performance such as 'carry off' or 'do with'.
Examples
“She dances with real panache and style.”
“The young chef plates each dish with panache, turning simple ingredients into something guests photograph before eating.”
“Despite limited resources, the orchestra performed the late symphony with a panache that concealed months of hurried rehearsal behind effortless timing and bold phrasing.”
Examples
simple
“She dances with real panache and style.”
contextual
“The young chef plates each dish with panache, turning simple ingredients into something guests photograph before eating.”
complex
“Despite limited resources, the orchestra performed the late symphony with a panache that concealed months of hurried rehearsal behind effortless timing and bold phrasing.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “panache” in context.
Verb
01. display panache
“The young driver displayed panache on the final lap to win the race.”
verb + noun
02. do with panache
“He does even routine tasks with panache and style.”
verb + prep + noun
03. exude panache
“The lead actor exudes panache in every scene of the musical.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. characteristic panache
“He scored the winner with his characteristic panache.”
adj + noun
05. effortless panache
“She delivered the presentation with effortless panache and charm.”
adj + noun
06. flamboyant panache
“The singer entered the stage with flamboyant panache.”
adj + noun
07. great panache
“The chef finished the dish with great panache, tossing the pan in the air.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. dash of panache
“He wears his suits with a dash of panache.”
noun + prep + noun
09. hint of panache
“She delivered the speech with a hint of panache.”
noun + prep + noun
10. add a touch of panache
“A colourful scarf added a touch of panache to her outfit.”
11. carry off with panache
“She carried off a difficult role with panache in the comedy.”
12. do something with great panache
“She does even routine work with great panache.”
Usage
Typically appears in the phrase 'with panache' following a verb of action or performance.
Real-World Examples
“As befits any self-respecting ringmasters, directors David Charbonier and Justin Douglas Powell operate with much visual panache.” Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French panache, from Middle French pennache (“plume of feathers”), from Italian pennacchio, from Late Latin pinnāculum. Doublet of pinnacle.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Antonyms
- 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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