Flamboyancy

/flæmˈbɔɪənsi/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being flamboyant; showy or extravagant style or behavior.

Etymology

Formed from 'flamboyant' with the '-cy' suffix (like 'radiant' becomes 'radiancy'). A formal, somewhat archaic variant of 'flamboyance.'

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English speakers rarely use 'flamboyancy' even though it's grammatically valid—'flamboyance' won the popularity contest, showing how languages sometimes have multiple correct options but speakers choose one over the other.

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