# panache

/pəˈnɑʃ/ (US) · /pɐnˈæʃ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/panache
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

style and confidence that make what you do look exciting and impressive. You show it when you do something with flair and ease.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

flair, style, verve, pizzazz

## Antonyms

awkwardness, clumsiness

## Usage notes

- Typically appears in the phrase 'with panache' following a verb of action or performance.

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