flamboyant

[flam-boi-uhnt] / flæmˈbɔɪ ənt /

ADJECTIVE

extravagant, theatrical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bombastic brilliant colorful dazzling flashy glamorous ornate splashy swashbuckling

STRONG

baroque bling blingy camp chichi flaming gaudy rich rococo swank

WEAK

dashing elaborate exciting flaky florid gassy histrionic histrionical jazzy luscious luxuriant ostentatious peacockish pretentious resplendent showy sporty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull plain simple

WEAK

calm moderate modest restrained tasteful unflashy

Example Sentences

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None of the flamboyant proposals were consistent with the traditional federal architecture of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

The songs emphasize groove, bass lines and upbeat, flamboyant vocals, delivered with a theatrical, character-driven flair.

From Salon

It was also the age of flamboyant glam rock - Brits were going crazy for eye-catching style.

From BBC

While his teammates became legendary for their flamboyant dominance, he earned a business degree.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former mayor of Antwerp's flamboyant style doesn't come as too much of a surprise to his countrymen.

From Barron's