Flamboyancies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The quality of being extravagant or showy in appearance, behavior, or style
2. The tendency to attract attention through boldness, colorfulness, or excessiveness
3. An expression of lively or stylish behavior that is meant to be eye-catching or theatrical

Etymology: "Flamboyancies" is simply the plural of "flamboyancy", so it refers to several instances or kinds of showy, lively display. The base word is "flamboyant", which comes from French "flamboyant", the present participle of "flamboyer", meaning "to flame" or "to blaze". The French word is built on "flamme", meaning flame, so the core image is of something burning brightly. The noun ending "-cy" was added to "flamboyant" to name the quality or state of being flamboyant, a pattern found in English words such as "fluency" and "constancy". Because it is a plural, it is usually used to point to separate examples of such display, such as the flamboyancies of a stage performer's costumes.

Synonyms: ostentations, flair, showiness, theatricality, exuberance

Antonyms: modesty, plainness, simplicity, humility, austerity