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
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Miles Walls, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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
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Ruffle Mini Dress This flouncy dress samples the trendy coquette aesthetic with its sweetheart neckline, sheer sleeves, ruffly details, and all-over floral.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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