Meaning of "flamboyant" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLAMBOYANT

From French: flaming, from flamboyer to flame.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FLAMBOYANT

flamboyant  [flæmˈbɔɪənt]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLAMBOYANT

Flamboyant can act as a noun and an adjective.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FLAMBOYANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Flamboyant

Flamboyant is the name given to a florid style of late Gothic architecture in vogue in France from about 1350 until superseded by Renaissance architecture during the early 16th century, and mainly used in describing French buildings. The term is sometimes used of the early period of English Gothic architecture usually called the Decorated Style; the historian Edward Augustus Freeman proposed this in a work of 1851. A version of the style spread to Spain and Portugal during the 15th century. It evolved from the Rayonnant style and the English Decorated Style and was marked by even greater attention to decoration and the use of double curved tracery. The term was first used by Eustache-Hyacinthe Langlois, and like all the terms mentioned in this paragraph except "Sondergotik" describes the style of window tracery, which is much the easiest way of distinguishing within the overall Gothic period, but ignores other aspects of style. In England the later part of the period is known as Perpendicular architecture. In Germany Sondergotik is the more usual term.

Definition of flamboyant in the English dictionary

The first definition of flamboyant in the dictionary is elaborate or extravagant; florid; showy. Other definition of flamboyant is rich or brilliant in colour; resplendent. Flamboyant is also exuberant or ostentatious.

SYNONYMS OF «FLAMBOYANT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flamboyant» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of flamboyant

baroque · bling · brilliant · camp · colourful · dashing · dazzling · elaborate · exciting · extravagant · florid · glamorous · glitzy · ornate · ostentatious · over the top · rich · rococo · showy · striking · stylish · swashbuckling · theatrical

TRANSLATION OF FLAMBOYANT

Find out the translation of flamboyant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of flamboyant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flamboyant» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 耀眼的
• Translator English - Spanish: extravagante
• English: flamboyant
• Translator English - Hindi: तेजतर्रार
• Translator English - Arabic: ملتهبة
• Translator English - Russian: яркий
• Translator English - Portuguese: espalhafatoso
• Translator English - Bengali: অতিরিক্ত রঁঁঁঁজিত
• Translator English - French: haut en couleur
• Translator English - Malay: Flamboyan
• Translator English - German: extravagant
• Translator English - Japanese: 華やかな
• Translator English - Korean: 눈부신
• Translator English - Javanese: Flamboyant
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sáng rực
• Translator English - Tamil: அலங்காரமான
• Translator English - Marathi: भडक
• Translator English - Turkish: gösterişli
• Translator English - Italian: esuberante
• Translator English - Polish: ekstrawagancki
• Translator English - Ukrainian: яскравий
• Translator English - Romanian: flamboiant
• Translator English - Greek: επιδεικτική
• Translator English - Afrikaans: flambojante
• Translator English - Swedish: flamboyant
• Translator English - Norwegian: flamboyant

10 QUOTES WITH «FLAMBOYANT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flamboyant.

1

Aneurin Bevan

The Prime Minister has an absolute genius for putting flamboyant labels on empty luggage.

2

Charlie Bewley

I have this side of me that is a very European flamboyant; I won't say queenie, but it's borderline - could be perceived as homosexual.

3

Danny Boyle

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.

4

Chris Colfer

I grew up in a conservative small town, and the gay characters I saw on TV and in movies when I was growing up were all flamboyant and obnoxious and sometimes kind of annoying.

5

Roman Coppola

There are a lot of very flamboyant and outlandish people and attention-seekers in L.A., and I think that's what makes L.A. appealing. A lot of people are attracted to come here to do things and make things happen and the city seems to attract larger-than-life characters.

6

Madhuri Dixit

The first fashion show I ever attended was for Ritu Beri in 1997 or 1998. I think that was the first time Ritu had designed for one of my movies 'Yeh Raastein Hain Pyaar Ke.' She had done a show in Paris, and she had done the same show in Delhi. It was very eclectic, and I love the way she combines colours and makes them flamboyant.

7

Kim Dotcom

I might be one of the most flamboyant characters New Zealand has ever seen, but my intentions are good, and I would like to see New Zealand flourish.

8

Hugh Douglas

I have some flamboyant outfits. It wouldn't be me if I didn't. But I'm married now. I'm not allowed to wear those outfits.

9

Andy Garcia

My uncle, who was a little more flamboyant, always said the guy who dressed the best was Fred Astaire.

10

Maurice Gibb

Barry seems to be more flamboyant merely because he gets more interviews to talk about it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLAMBOYANT»

Discover the use of flamboyant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flamboyant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Flamboyant: A Novel

Chana Landau gets more then she bargained for when she leaves the safety of her Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn enclave to teach at a school where all the students are hostile and her only ally is a fifteen-year-old prostitute named Flamboya+a7nt.

Elizabeth Swados, 1999

Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro

Recounts the life and career of Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, the Brazilian-born soccer star known as Ronaldinho.

Jethro Soutar, 2006

Flamboyant

This art collection features more than 80 of Ugetsu's illustrations including art from Burst Angel, Phantasy Star Online, Fate/Stay Night, and numerous original illustrations.

‎2008

The Flamboyant Leo

There is nothing complicated or difficult about that." A humorous look at the flamboyant Leo personality. Find out what makes Leos tick. What are their ambitions, the most suitable careers and what kinds of lovers do they make?

Therrie Rosenvald, 2009

Flamboyant Drama: A Study of The Castle of Perseverance, ...

As John Gardner notes in his Foreword, Kelley has done for the morality plays what earlier scholars did for the mysteries: “He has pointed out their controlling aesthetic and shown why, in their time and place, they were a joy to see and ...

Michael R. Kelley, 1979

Pierre Elliot Trudeau: The Fascinating Life of Canada's Most ...

The story of Canada's controversial prime minister, Pierre Trudeau, and the impact of his achievements and failures.

Stan Sauerwein, 2004

The Family Flamboyant: Race Politics, Queer Families, Jewish ...

Introduction. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Beth and Stuart sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G; first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage. We used to sing that song as kids. We would change the names depend- ing on who was ...

Marla Brettschneider, 2012

American Gourmet: Classic Recipes, Deluxe Delights, ...

The authors of The Encyclopedia of Bad Taste offer a nostalgic, funny, informative look at the culinary fads of the fifties and sixties, along with classic recipes from restaurants, television, and magazines. Reprint.

Jane Stern, Michael Stern, 1992

An Essay on the Origin and Development of Window Tracery in ...

Of English windows I may mention two at Amesby (3) and Chipping Norton (4) as exhibiting lines in the main Flamboyant with strong national modifications. Derivation of Flamboyant Tracery from Reticulated. • Throughout the whole of our  ...

Edward Augustus Freeman, 1851

Charlotte: Being a True Account of an Actress's Flamboyant ...

A portrait of Charlotte Clarke traces the life of the controversial eighteenth-century British actress whose comedic talent and identity as the daughter of celebrated actor and playwright Colley Cibber was compromised by her preference for ...

Kathryn Shevelow, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLAMBOYANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flamboyant is used in the context of the following news items.

Robbie Rogers Will Be 'Extremely Flamboyant' at World Cups

"So if I were to go to Russia or Qatar then I would do it, and I would be extremely flamboyant about it." This isn't the first time Rogers has been ... «Out Magazine, Jul 15»

Baahubali film release shines light on South Indian cinema

... a spotlight on the South Indian film industry — which has long been overshadowed by Bollywood, its more flamboyant northern counterpart. «CBC.ca, Jul 15»

Trump 2016: Summer rerun or a headache-inducing new series for …

They wish the flamboyant businessman would lose his luster with the media and the voters as quickly as possible. The worry is that, even if it ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»

Another one bites the dust

It's fair to say, though, that replacing a flamboyant lead singer is a hell of a lot harder than finding a new drummer (apologies to sticks men ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»

Northern Pride: Ex-pat Guy Whitworth talks about growing up gay in …

My father was an ex-military man and would always hiss or tut when an openly camp or flamboyant man was on TV. The only real role models ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

'Diane von Furstenberg: A Life Unwrapped' by Gioia Diliberto

Princess Diane arrived in New York in 1969 with her flamboyant new husband, Prince Egon Von Furstenberg of Germany, a descendant of ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»

Flashmob launches Bourne Free with flamboyant town centre …

A FLASHMOB featuring a show of flamboyant music and dancing kicked Bournemouth's Pride festival into life this evening. The town's annual ... «Bournemouth Echo, Jul 15»

Flamboyant Ken Stabler belongs in Hall of Fame

Ken Stabler was 1970s football. If Stabler were to be in the spotlight today, he'd be part Brett Favre, part Kid Rock. He was the poster boy of the ... «ESPN, Jul 15»

Robbie Rogers Says He'll Be 'Extremely Flamboyant' If He Makes …

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers is one of few openly gay athletes playing top-level sport, and he is determined to change ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»

Lucha libre: Flamboyant masked Mexican wrestlers perform in …

Some of Mexico's most famous wrestlers are in London to perform in The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre at York Hall in Bethnal Green from ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»