flamboyant
adjective/flæmˈbɔɪənt/
Frequency rank: #12,259 most common English word
Meaning
Tending to attract attention because of confidence, exuberance, and striking style.
Example sentence
The performer's flamboyant costume caught everyone's attention the moment she walked on stage.
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