What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flaunt
Example
She flaunted her new designer handbag in front of her friends. [flaunted: verb]
Example
He flaunted his wealth by driving a luxury car and wearing expensive clothes. [flaunted: verb]
flout
Example
The company flouted environmental regulations by dumping toxic waste into the river. [flouted: verb]
Example
He flouted the dress code by wearing ripped jeans and a t-shirt to the formal event. [flouted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flaunt is more commonly used than flout in everyday language. Flaunt is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while flout is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flaunt and flout?
Flout is more formal than flaunt and is typically used in legal or academic contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
