English Explanatory Dictionary

flair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A natural or innate talent or aptitude.
  2. Distinctive style or elegance.
  3. Smell; odor.
  4. Olfaction; sense of smell.
verb
  1. To add flair.

Pronunciation

/flɛə̯/ flâr /flɛɚ̯/ en-us-flair.ogg /fleː/ en-au-flare.ogg /fleə/ /fliə/ /fleɹ/ /flɜː(ɹ)/

Word forms

flair flairs flairing flaired

Etymology

From Middle English flayre, from Old French flair (“scent, odour”), from flairier (“to reek, smell”), from Latin flāgrō, dissimilated variation of frāgrō (“emit a sweet smell”, verb). More at fragrant.

Synonyms

gift knack talent elan elegance grace panache style

Derived words

flair bartender flair bartending flairless flairsome flairtending
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