Definition of 'flamboyant'

Noun

1. showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
      Synonyms: royal poinciana flame tree peacock flower Delonix regia Poinciana regia

Adjective

1. elaborately or excessively ornamented; "flamboyant handwriting"; "the senator's florid speech"
      Synonyms: aureate florid
2. richly and brilliantly colorful
      Synonyms: unrestrained

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