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flam·boy·ant I. \(ˈ) ̷ ̷|bȯi(y)ənt\ adjective Etymology: French, literally, flaming, present participle of flamboyer to flame, blaze, from Old French flamboier, from flambe flame 1. often capitalized, of architecture : characterized by waving curves suggesting flames < the flamboyant tracery of windows in the later French Gothic style > broadly : belonging to the florid French Gothic school of architecture 2. a. : resembling a flame in form or color b. : florid, ornate; also : resplendent 3. : given to show or ostentation : showy, unrestrained < flamboyant advertising > Synonyms: see ornate II. noun (-s) : royal poinciana |