a. [f. as prec. + -SOME.] Bent upon making a (prominent) figure.
1884. Blackmore, Tommy Upm., I. xv. 234. A figuresome member of the Opposition, who thought himself fit to be Chancellor of the Exchequer, had given notice of a question concerning a certain contract for soap to be supplied to Her Majesty’s penal establishments, etc., with dates, and other insinuations.
