épatant

/ epatɑ̃ /

adjective

1. startling or shocking, esp through being unconventional

Word History and Origins

Origin of épatant¹

C20: from present participle of épater to flabbergast

Example Sentences

“Mon cher, vous etes epatant,” he cried.

From Literature

To add a metallic sheen, I used Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Epatant on lids.

From New York Times

With 8,000 spectators looking on, Epatant, a bay colt owned by Mrs. Charles Shipman Payson, a third-generation racing Whitney, ran away from the field, finished two lengths in front of Cousin Sonny Whitney's Parasang, joined the list of this year's outstanding juveniles.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Epatant!" said Flique, mopping his perfumed chin.

From Project Gutenberg

No. I can't say—Betsy is a man, épatant.

From Project Gutenberg