flamboyancy
A peacock displays its flamboyancy with a magnificent fan of colorful feathers.
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.
- (The bird's feathers were strikingly colourful and showy.)
- (Her clothing was unusually bright and elaborate.)
- (The artwork had an extravagant, attention-grabbing style.)
"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.)
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.)
- 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.
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.)