English Explanatory Dictionary

aflare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Flaring (blazing or shining brightly or suddenly; also figuratively, of a strong emotion).
  2. Illuminated (with something blazing or shining).
  3. Flaring (opening outward).

Pronunciation

/əˈflɛə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aflare.wav /əˈflɛɹ/ /əˈfleː/ /əˈfleə/ /əˈfliə/ /əˈfleɹ/ /əˈflɜː(ɹ)/

Word forms

aflare

Etymology

From a- + flare.

Synonyms

ablaze afire aflame alight
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