Flaunt

Pronunciation: /flɔnt/

Definitions of flaunt

verb to display something ostentatiously or conspicuously in order to attract attention or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to flaunt her new dress.

A2 He always flaunts his wealth in front of others.

B1 The celebrity couldn't help but flaunt her expensive jewelry on the red carpet.

B2 The company flaunted its latest technology at the trade show.

C1 The politician was criticized for flaunting his power and influence.

C2 Despite her success, she never flaunts her achievements and remains humble.

Examples of flaunt in a Sentence

formal She chose to flaunt her wealth by wearing designer clothes and driving a luxury car.

informal He loves to flaunt his new sneakers whenever he goes out with his friends.

slang She's always flaunting her new phone like it's the coolest thing ever.

figurative The peacock flaunted its colorful feathers to attract a mate.

Grammatical Forms of flaunt

• past tense: flaunted
• plural: flaunts
• comparative: more flaunt
• superlative: most flaunt
• present tense: flaunts
• future tense: will flaunt
• perfect tense: has flaunted
• continuous tense: is flaunting
• singular: flaunt
• positive degree: flaunt
• infinitive: to flaunt
• gerund: flaunting
• participle: flaunting

Origin and Evolution of flaunt

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'flaunt' originated from the Old French word 'flaunter' which means to display or show off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flaunt' has evolved to not only mean to show off or display ostentatiously, but also to behave in a confident or bold manner without any shame or embarrassment.