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flared

 

[ flɛrd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

intensely burn

To flare means to suddenly increase in brightness or intensity, often associated with flames or light. This term can also describe a sudden and brief burst of emotion or activity.

Synonyms

blaze, flare-up, ignite

Examples of usage

  • The campfire flared up when the wind picked up.
  • Her temper flared after hearing the news.
  • The lights flared brightly in the dark.
Context #2 | Adjective

widened edge

Flared also describes something that widens or expands, such as the gradually widening bottom of a garment or the shape of a horn. It's commonly used in fashion to indicate a style that becomes broader towards the bottom.

Synonyms

broadening, expanded, widened

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of flared jeans.
  • The flared skirt twirled gracefully.
  • The artist chose a flared silhouette for the vase.

Translations

Translations of the word "flared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alargado

🇮🇳 फैले हुए

🇩🇪 ausgestellt

🇮🇩 melebarkan

🇺🇦 розширений

🇵🇱 rozszerzony

🇯🇵 広がった

🇫🇷 élargi

🇪🇸 amplificado

🇹🇷 açılmış

🇰🇷 넓어진

🇸🇦 موسع

🇨🇿 rozšířený

🇸🇰 rozšírený

🇨🇳 展开的

🇸🇮 širjen

🇮🇸 vítt

🇰🇿 кеңейтілген

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული

🇦🇿 genişlənmiş

🇲🇽 ampliado

Etymology

The word 'flare' originates from the Middle English term 'flaren', meaning to blaze or to burn brightly, derived from the Old English 'flaer', which refers specifically to a flame. The etymology traces back further to the Proto-Germanic root '*flāwō', indicating the act of burning or shining. Over time, the usage evolved to encompass both literal and metaphorical meanings, expanding to convey sudden increases in brightness and variations in shapes, like flared ends in fabrics or tools. The dual usage highlights the flexibility of the term in language, encompassing dynamic physical changes and emotional responses.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,990, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.