flair

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈflɛə/ 🇺🇸 /ˈflɛr/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A natural talent or aptitude for something; an instinctive ability.; Stylishness and originality; a distinctive and elegant quality.; A keen instinct or discernment; a sharp perception.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable / uncountable Plural: flairs 3rd sing.: flairs Past: flaired Past part.: flaired Pres part.: flairing

Collocations

a flair forhave flairwith flairnatural flairshow flairlack flair

Synonyms

talentaptitudegiftknackpanachestyleelegance

Antonyms

ineptitudeclumsiness

Commonly confused

flare
EN: 'Flare' refers to a bright light, a sudden outburst, or a widening shape; 'flair' means natural talent or stylish elegance.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse 'flair' (talent/style) with 'flare' (light/outburst/widening). They are homophones but entirely different words.

💬 Examples

  1. She has a real flair for languages and can pick up new ones quickly.

  2. He dressed with flair, combining bold colors and unusual textures.

  3. The detective had a flair for spotting inconsistencies in a suspect's story.