Meaning & use
flaunted
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Displayed something ostentatiously in order to attract attention or admiration (past tense of "flaunt").
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She flaunted her new sports car at the reunion.
He flaunted his wealth with an extravagant party.
A note on using this word
Often confused with "flouted," which means to disregard rules; "flaunted" is about showing off, not defiance.
Words with a similar meaning
displayedshowed off
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Words with an opposite meaning
concealed
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