'Panache' definitions:
Definition of 'panache'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Panache'
From: GCIDE
- Panache \Pa*nache"\, n. [F., fr. L. penna a feather. See Pen a feather.]
- 1. A plume or bunch of feathers, esp. such a bunch worn on the helmet; any military plume, or ornamental group of feathers. [1913 Webster]
- A panache of variegated plumes. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A pleasingly flamboyant style or manner; flair[4]; verve. [PJC] Panada
Synonyms of 'panache'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- animation,
- blatancy,
- boldness,
- brazenness,
- brio,
- chic,
- colorfulness,
- crest,
- crudeness,
- cultivation,
- dash,
- dazzle,
- dazzlingness,
- eclat,
- elan,
- energy,
- enthusiasm,
- extravagance,
- extravaganza,
- extravagation,
- feather,
- flagrancy,
- flair,
- flamboyance,
- flashiness,
- flourish,
- gaiety,
- garishness,
- gaudery,
- gaudiness,
- glare,
- glitter,
- good taste,
- gorgeousness,
- gusto,
- hackle,
- jauntiness,
- jazziness,
- liveliness,
- loudness,
- luridness,
- meretriciousness,
- obtrusiveness,
- pinion,
- plume,
- plumule,
- quill,
- savoir faire,
- scapular,
- self-assurance,
- sensationalism,
- shamelessness,
- showiness,
- smartness,
- sophistication,
- spirit,
- sportiness,
- style,
- swagger,
- tawdriness,
- topknot,
- tuft,
- verve,
- vigor,
- vulgarness,
- zest