flouncier; flounciest
: flouncing or having a tendency to flounce
Summer gathered her handbag, swung the cardigan half of her heather-colored sweater set around her shoulders, and with that flouncy walk she'd had since childhood … sashayed past us, shaking her head disgustedly all the way.—
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flouncier; flounciest
: decorated with a flounce or flounces
The French influence was pervasive. Seven women chefs wore matching, flouncy cancan out-fits …—Thomas Matthews
Thomas MatthewsExamples of flouncy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDenni Hu, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
These fall workhorses dress up T-shirts and jeans, keep you warm in flouncy dresses, cut the chill in drafty workplaces, and are an ideal layering option for mornings and nights when the sun goes down.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Blouses also popped up at Marni, N°21 and Bottega Veneta — ranging from clean cut, office-ready designs to the more flouncy and feminine.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
From flouncy exercise dresses and skorts to functional hiking pants and shorts, these wardrobe must-haves will make even the hottest days feel more bearable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
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Adjective
Beyond Miu Miu-esque preppy looks and flouncy oriental gowns, sportswear was another theme that stood out this season.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
These fall workhorses dress up T-shirts and jeans, keep you warm in flouncy dresses, cut the chill in drafty workplaces, and are an ideal layering option for mornings and nights when the sun goes down.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Blouses also popped up at Marni, N°21 and Bottega Veneta — ranging from clean cut, office-ready designs to the more flouncy and feminine.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
From flouncy exercise dresses and skorts to functional hiking pants and shorts, these wardrobe must-haves will make even the hottest days feel more bearable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for flouncy
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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