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Definitions

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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But at least for now, it looks as if the cunning field marshal has decisively outplayed the flamboyant former cricketer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Proud, flamboyant ridiculousness is all over Mr. Jacobs’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Known for his gravity-defying "stoppie" celebration, where he rides balancing only on his bike's front wheel, the flamboyant 29-year-old brings spectacular skill to the competition.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Mays and Clemmett are well matched as antagonists, balancing the flamboyant flaws and stubborn humanity of their characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

There was Dostum, the flamboyant Uzbek commander, leader of the Junbish-i-Milli faction, who had a reputation for shifting allegiances.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini