flaunt
word
Definition
To show something off openly and proudly, especially to get attention or make others jealous.
Usage & Nuances
Usually has a negative or critical tone. Common with wealth, style, or achievements. Not the same as 'show'—'flaunt' suggests showing off for effect. Often used as 'flaunt one's [something]'.
Spanish: presumir - ostentarPortuguese (BR): exibir - ostentarPortuguese (PT): exibir - ostentarChinese (Simplified): 炫耀 - 卖弄Chinese (Traditional): 炫耀 - 賣弄Hindi: दिखावा करना - शान दिखानाArabic: يتباهى - يظهر (تفاخرًا)Bengali: আড়ম্বর করা - প্রদর্শন করা (দম্ভ করার জন্য)Russian: выставлять напоказ - хвастатьсяJapanese: 見せびらかすVietnamese: khoe khoang - phô trươngKorean: 과시하다 - 자랑하다Turkish: göstere göstere sergilemek - hava atmakUrdu: نمایاں کرنا - فخر سے دکھاناIndonesian: memamerkan - memameri
Example Sentences
Don't flaunt your success; be humble.
basic
She likes to flaunt her new clothes at parties.
basic
He flaunts his wealth by buying expensive cars.
basic
She knows how to flaunt her talents without being arrogant.
natural
Some people flaunt rules just to get attention.
natural
He walked in, ready to flaunt his promotion to everyone.
natural