From French 'flamboyant' (flaming) — originally describing flame-like Gothic window tracery, later applied to showy personalities.
Tending to attract attention because of exuberance, confidence, or showiness.
From French 'flamboyant' (flaming, blazing), present participle of 'flamboyer' (to flame), from Old French 'flambe' (flame). Originally an architectural term for the late Gothic style whose sinuous, flame-like tracery patterns in windows resembled flickering fire. Key roots: flamma (Latin: "flame").