flamboyancy

flamboyancy

A peacock displays its flamboyancy with a magnificent fan of colorful feathers.

Definition

Noun (uncountable): - Showy or elaborate quality: "flamboyancy" refers to the quality of being strikingly bold, colourful, or elaborate, often in a way that attracts attention. - Extravagance in style or behaviour: The trait of displaying a vivid, ostentatious, or theatrical manner in appearance, speech, or actions.

Usage Examples
  • (The bird's feathers were strikingly colourful and showy.)
  • (Her clothing was unusually bright and elaborate.)
  • (The artwork had an extravagant, attention-grabbing style.)
Advanced Usage
  • "with flamboyancy": in a manner that is showy or extravagant.

    • He danced with flamboyancy, spinning and gesturing dramatically. (He performed in a theatrical, attention-seeking way.)
  • "a touch of flamboyancy": a slight or moderate degree of showiness.

    • The room was elegant, but the golden chandelier added a touch of flamboyancy. (The chandelier introduced a small amount of extravagant decoration.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Flamboyant (adj): showy, bold, or elaborate in style.

    • The flamboyant actor always wore bright suits on stage. (The actor dressed in a striking, attention-grabbing manner.)
  • Flamboyance (n): the quality of being flamboyant (a synonym for flamboyancy).

    • His flamboyance in speech made him a memorable public speaker. (His theatrical manner of speaking was striking.)
Synonyms
  • Ostentation: a display of wealth or knowledge intended to impress others.
  • Showiness: the quality of being bright, colourful, or elaborate.
  • Extravagance: the quality of being excessive or lacking restraint.
Related Idioms
  • To cut a dash: to be very striking or impressive in appearance.

    • With his flamboyancy, he cut a dash at every party he attended. (His showy style made him stand out impressively.)
  • To be a peacock: to be vain and showy, like a peacock's display.

    • Her flamboyancy made her a peacock among the plain-dressed crowd. (Her elaborate style made her appear vain and attention-seeking.)