panaches
Dashing confident manners
Panaches is the plural of panache, which is flamboyant confidence and style—a flair for the dramatic that makes ordinary actions seem impressive.
Originally a plume of feathers on a helmet, the word now describes spirited showmanship: She delivered the speech with panache.
The plural appears when describing multiple instances or varieties of such flair: the different panaches of the great conductors.
Stylish natural aptitude
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
pizzazz · verve · élan · dash · ostentation · theatricality · grandeur · boldness
Bird's lightweight covering
- crestsHighest points reached
- headdressesOrnamental coverings for heads
- helmetsProtective head coverings
- cavalierDismissively unconcerned
musketeer · plumage · egret · ostrich · decorative · military · ceremonial · hat
flair
Stylish natural aptitude
showmanship · pizzazz · verve · élan · dash · ostentation · theatricality · grandeur · boldness · confidence
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
- crestsHighest points reached
- headdressesOrnamental coverings for heads
- helmetsProtective head coverings
cavalier · musketeer · plumage · egret · ostrich · decorative · military · ceremonial · hat · ornament
panachesdrabness
Absence of color or interest
plainness · dullness · blandness · colorlessness · dreariness
panachestimidity
Fearful lack of courage
timidness · diffidence · meekness · bashfulness · sheepishness