Flaunting

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /flɔːntɪŋ/

Definitions of flaunting

verb to display ostentatiously or boldly

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys flaunting her new dress.

A2 He was caught flaunting his wealth on social media.

B1 The celebrity was criticized for flaunting her expensive jewelry.

B2 The athlete was known for flaunting his skills on the field.

C1 The politician was accused of flaunting his power for personal gain.

C2 The artist had a reputation for flaunting his success in the art world.

adjective showing off in a conspicuous or offensive way

Example Sentences

A1 She was flaunting her new bracelet at the party.

A2 The peacock was flaunting its colorful feathers.

B1 The celebrity was flaunting his expensive car on social media.

B2 The company was flaunting its latest technological advancements in the industry.

C1 The politician was flaunting his power and influence during the debate.

C2 The designer was flaunting her unique creations at the fashion show.

Examples of flaunting in a Sentence

formal She was caught flaunting her expensive jewelry at the charity event.

informal He's always flaunting his new car whenever he gets the chance.

slang Stop flaunting your designer clothes, no one cares.

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

Grammatical Forms of flaunting

past tense

flaunted

plural

flauntings

comparative

more flaunting

superlative

most flaunting

present tense

flaunts

future tense

will flaunt

perfect tense

has flaunted

continuous tense

is flaunting

singular

flaunting

positive degree

flaunting

infinitive

to flaunt

gerund

flaunting

participle

flaunted

Origin and Evolution of flaunting

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'flaunting' originated from the Middle English word 'flaunten' which came from the Old French word 'flaunter' meaning 'to display proudly'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flaunting' has evolved to not only mean displaying something proudly but also to show off or boast about something in a showy or conspicuous way.