flamboyant
UK: flæmˈbɔɪənt | US: flæmˈbɔɪənt
adj. 1. brightly colored or highly decorated; strikingly bold or vivid in appearance.
adj. 2. (of a person or their behavior) confident, lively, and stylish in a way that attracts attention.
flamboyant = flam<flame> + boyant<swaying>
- flam (from Old French flambe, meaning "flame")
- boyant (from Old French -boyant, related to balancer, meaning "swaying" or "waving")
Etymology Origin:
The word flamboyant originates from French flamboyer ("to flame"), derived from Latin flamma ("flame"). It originally described the wavy, flame-like curves in Gothic architecture (flamboyant style). By the 19th century, it evolved to describe vivid colors or exuberant personalities, metaphorically linking the dynamism of flames to boldness and vibrancy.
Her flamboyant dress caught everyone’s attention at the party.
The actor’s flamboyant gestures made his performance unforgettable.
The garden was filled with flamboyant tropical flowers.
His flamboyant personality made him the life of every gathering.
The flamboyant architecture of the cathedral featured intricate, flame-shaped designs.