Meaning & use

Flaunting

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Displaying something proudly or ostentatiously in order to impress or provoke envy.

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She walked into the party flaunting her new diamond necklace.

He's always flaunting his wealth on social media.

A note on using this word

Often confused with 'flouting,' which means to openly disregard a rule.

Words with a similar meaning

showing offparadingdisplaying

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Words with an opposite meaning

hidingconcealing

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