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Definition of flair

flair

/flɛər/
flair
Plural:flairs
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• noun

1

A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.

Example

"Even as a young student, she showed a remarkable flair for foreign languages."

2

Stylishness and originality in appearance or behavior.

Example

"The chef presented the traditional dish with contemporary artistic flair."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'flair' (a natural talent or stylishness) with its homophone 'flare' (a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion, or a widening shape).

• Rhymes for flair

• Nearby Words

flagstone
flagstoned
flail
flair
flak
flake
flakily

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'flair' (scent, odor), from 'flairer' (to smell), ultimately from Vulgar Latin 'flagrare' (altered from Classical Latin 'fragrare', to emit a sweet odor); the modern sense evolved from a hunting dog's keen nose for scent to a person's instinctive discernment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flair
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