Week beginning October 31st
Miss
Lynch’s word of the
week:
Flamboyant
Miss Lynch says:
I
chose it because:
 it sounds like it is - I can immediately conjure up an
exciting, fun-filled picture just from the sound of
the word.
 the additional reference to architecture.
 it will be easy to learn to spell
“it sounds like it is”
Flamboyant:
 Adjective
 (of
a person or their behaviour) tending to
attract attention because of their
exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
 Please
click here – you can find out lots
more about the word!
Do you think
the word
sounds like its
meaning?
Flamboyant, yes, tasteful…er??
“the additional reference to
architecture.”
 The
word is also used for a style of
architecture:
of or denoting a style of French Gothic architecture
marked by wavy flame-like tracery and ornate
decoration.
 synonyms:elaborate, ornate, fancy;
For example…
it will be easy to learn to spell
 Take
the challenge…can you learn it?
Flam – boy – ant
 Looking
forward to seeing all your flamboyant
costumes on World book day this Friday!