Flamboyant
adjective
Bright, colorful and very noticeable.
He wore a flamboyant shirt with big, bold prints.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant attire
- flamboyant personality
adjective
Behaving or done in a way to attract attention and impress.
He was known for his flamboyant style of play on the field.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant performance
- flamboyant lifestyle
noun
A tree with bright red or yellow flowers.
The garden was filled with beautiful flamboyants in full bloom.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant tree
- flamboyant flower
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Ornate and highly elaborate.
The cathedral is built in flamboyant Gothic style.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant architecture
- flamboyant style
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Bright, colorful and very noticeable.
He wore a flamboyant shirt with big, bold prints.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant attire
- flamboyant personality
adjective
Behaving or done in a way to attract attention and impress.
He was known for his flamboyant style of play on the field.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant performance
- flamboyant lifestyle
noun
A tree with bright red or yellow flowers.
The garden was filled with beautiful flamboyants in full bloom.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant tree
- flamboyant flower
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Ornate and highly elaborate.
The cathedral is built in flamboyant Gothic style.
Often appears as...
- flamboyant architecture
- flamboyant style
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Vibrancy
Flamboyant often reflects cultures known for color and life like in festivals or traditional costumes.
The dancers' flamboyant costumes lit up the parade.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention Grabbing
Wearing flamboyant clothes is a statement, intended to make you stand out in a crowd.
Her flamboyant dress made her the center of attention at the party.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Formality
Flamboyant attire may be inappropriate for formal or somber events, where reserved attire is expected.
His flamboyant tie was frowned upon at the formal business meeting.
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The amazing brains and...
All of a sudden, it changes dramatically -- that's signaling, not camouflage. And then it goes back to the normal pattern. Then you see the broadclub cuttlefish showing this passing cloud display as it approaches a crab prey. And finally, you see the flamboyant cuttlefish in camouflage
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Jodi Cobb: What Is...
flamboyant sex and then and these are who Lee wig met at a Sing Sing in the highlands the who Lee bachelor cult the men separate from the women for three years to purify themselves and to grow their hair they water at ten times a day to help it grow and and then they shave
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A coral reef love story...
This masks their scent from predators and protects them from parasites, so they can sleep soundly. I mean, how cool is this? So this is a confession of my love for parrotfish in all their flamboyant, algae-eating, sand-pooping, sex-changing glory.
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The wild sex lives of...
when strong tidal currents carry the fertilized eggs away from corals and other voracious predators on the reef. An orgy might seem like a rather flamboyant way to breed, but sex in the sea is a surprisingly inventive affair.
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In search of Toscanini’s...
time Arturo Toscanini the flamboyant and tempestuous conductor pictured here with the scala director a scala director kakuka Zaza and if you know you should say that a few times every morning gotti Kasasa is
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Boogie at an Animal...
In their efforts to attract a mate they do something no other flamingo species does. Flirting for these flamboyant birds is all about producing your best moves and looking fabulous while you're doing them.
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Buffalo buffalo buffalo:...
to offset the scuffling buffalo? Consider the can-can. Can-can can-can can can can can can-can. Here, the word can comes in many guises. There's can-can, the flamboyant dance, can, that means able to,
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Orangutan Recognises...
Although AZ was less flamboyant than Kenobi, his reaction is clear. When we look at the responses, Kenobi's was extraordinarily eazy to interpret.
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Baby Octopuses Hunting PIPE...
just a few centimeters long these baby flamboyant cuddles can beguile anyone with a shape-shift that is out of this world
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Incredible Orangutan...
although ez was less flamboyant than kenobi his reaction is clear
Video examples
The amazing brains and...
All of a sudden, it changes dramatically -- that's signaling, not camouflage. And then it goes back to the normal pattern. Then you see the broadclub cuttlefish showing this passing cloud display as it approaches a crab prey. And finally, you see the flamboyant cuttlefish in camouflage
Video examples
Jodi Cobb: What Is...
flamboyant sex and then and these are who Lee wig met at a Sing Sing in the highlands the who Lee bachelor cult the men separate from the women for three years to purify themselves and to grow their hair they water at ten times a day to help it grow and and then they shave
Video examples
A coral reef love story...
This masks their scent from predators and protects them from parasites, so they can sleep soundly. I mean, how cool is this? So this is a confession of my love for parrotfish in all their flamboyant, algae-eating, sand-pooping, sex-changing glory.
Video examples
The wild sex lives of...
when strong tidal currents carry the fertilized eggs away from corals and other voracious predators on the reef. An orgy might seem like a rather flamboyant way to breed, but sex in the sea is a surprisingly inventive affair.
Video examples
In search of Toscanini’s...
time Arturo Toscanini the flamboyant and tempestuous conductor pictured here with the scala director a scala director kakuka Zaza and if you know you should say that a few times every morning gotti Kasasa is
Video examples
Boogie at an Animal...
In their efforts to attract a mate they do something no other flamingo species does. Flirting for these flamboyant birds is all about producing your best moves and looking fabulous while you're doing them.
Video examples
Buffalo buffalo buffalo:...
to offset the scuffling buffalo? Consider the can-can. Can-can can-can can can can can can-can. Here, the word can comes in many guises. There's can-can, the flamboyant dance, can, that means able to,
Video examples
Orangutan Recognises...
Although AZ was less flamboyant than Kenobi, his reaction is clear. When we look at the responses, Kenobi's was extraordinarily eazy to interpret.
Video examples
Baby Octopuses Hunting PIPE...
just a few centimeters long these baby flamboyant cuddles can beguile anyone with a shape-shift that is out of this world
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
although ez was less flamboyant than kenobi his reaction is clear
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Quote examples
Sarah Bolger
Irish Actress
My grandmother was a huge influence on me. She allowed me to be my flamboyant self as a kid. She babysat me; auditions came later - by later, I mean six years old. She sang and played piano, and I'd sit beside her. I don't know how confident I am, but I think you need it to survive in this industry.
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Allu Arjun
Indian Actor
The character in 'Arya' was so close to my real life persona. The director saw me once and felt I was the right guy for the role because my body language was so flamboyant. In real life, too, I am very peppy and full of life.
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Richard Rawlings
American Celebrity
You see the hair and the clothes, I look flamboyant. But I'm not the guy with the lake house and the boat. I don't own a home, or a plane. Really, all I want in life is beer in the fridge and a hot rod.
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Nina Conti
English Actress
My dad is a much more flamboyant character than I am. I think that's why I couldn't see myself going into straight acting. I always just felt daft.
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Karan Singh Grover
Indian Actor
I think there are only two kinds of heroes: the flamboyant ones and the angry-yet-silent types. Every character on TV falls into either category.
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Shreyas Iyer
Indian Cricketer
At the start, when I started playing first-class cricket, I was a flamboyant player and I never used to take responsibility.
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Danny Boyle
English Director
Although I behave in a quite reserved way in my personal life, give me a stage and I'll be as flamboyant as I can.
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Brendon Urie
American Musician
I like to be flamboyant, play characters, wear make-up, play dress up. I was doing that since I was a kid.
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Kate Winslet
Actress
I did absolutely grow up in a world surrounded by people who were always performing and being flamboyant.
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George McGovern
American Politician
I did frequently refer to my war record in World War II, but not in any flamboyant way.
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Sarah Bolger
Irish Actress
My grandmother was a huge influence on me. She allowed me to be my flamboyant self as a kid. She babysat me; auditions came later - by later, I mean six years old. She sang and played piano, and I'd sit beside her. I don't know how confident I am, but I think you need it to survive in this industry.
Quote examples
Allu Arjun
Indian Actor
The character in 'Arya' was so close to my real life persona. The director saw me once and felt I was the right guy for the role because my body language was so flamboyant. In real life, too, I am very peppy and full of life.
Quote examples
Richard Rawlings
American Celebrity
You see the hair and the clothes, I look flamboyant. But I'm not the guy with the lake house and the boat. I don't own a home, or a plane. Really, all I want in life is beer in the fridge and a hot rod.
Quote examples
Nina Conti
English Actress
My dad is a much more flamboyant character than I am. I think that's why I couldn't see myself going into straight acting. I always just felt daft.
Quote examples
Karan Singh Grover
Indian Actor
I think there are only two kinds of heroes: the flamboyant ones and the angry-yet-silent types. Every character on TV falls into either category.
Quote examples
Shreyas Iyer
Indian Cricketer
At the start, when I started playing first-class cricket, I was a flamboyant player and I never used to take responsibility.
Quote examples
Danny Boyle
English Director
Although I behave in a quite reserved way in my personal life, give me a stage and I'll be as flamboyant as I can.
Quote examples
Brendon Urie
American Musician
I like to be flamboyant, play characters, wear make-up, play dress up. I was doing that since I was a kid.
Quote examples
Kate Winslet
Actress
I did absolutely grow up in a world surrounded by people who were always performing and being flamboyant.
Quote examples
George McGovern
American Politician
I did frequently refer to my war record in World War II, but not in any flamboyant way.
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