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单词 flair
释义

flair

noun

ˈfler How to pronounce flair (audio)
1
: a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
a flair for color
also : inclination, tendency
a flair for the dramatic
2
: a uniquely attractive quality : style
fashionable dresses with a flair all their own
Montreal is a city noted for its … European flair Bruce Minorgan

Did you know?

In the 14th century, if someone told you that you had flair (or flayre as it was then commonly spelled), you might very well take offense. This is because in Middle English flayre meant "an odor." The word is derived from the Old French verb flairier ("to give off an odor"), which came, in turn, from Late Latin flagrare, itself an alteration of fragrare. (The English words fragrant and fragrance also derive from fragrare.) The "odor" sense of flair fell out of use, but in the 19th century, English speakers once again borrowed flair from the French—this time (influenced by the Modern French use of the word for the sense of smell) to indicate a discriminating sense or instinctive discernment.

Synonyms

  • aptitude
  • bent
  • endowment
  • faculty
  • genius
  • gift
  • head
  • knack
  • talent
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Example Sentences

a restaurant with a European flair a person with a flair for making friends quickly
Recent Examples on the Web Shred a black linen tablecloth for extra eerie flair, then add candlesticks and votives for a haunting glow. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 What, with the gear, fashion, and propensity for flair, the sport is in a league of its own—and way more than just a leather ball and pair of glass backboards. Mark Stock, Men's Health, 26 Aug. 2022 Every piece boasts artful and intentional tailoring: cutouts that skim the sides of stretchy black pants and a tank top with a just-so extended sleeve for asymmetrical flair. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 The gown was accented with a feathery waistband for even more dramatic flair. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Needless to say, Lina and Luke's flair for hysterics is always a highlight. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Boyega inherited his father’s flair for storytelling and was drawn to acting. Chris Kornelis, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2022 When asked about Blair’s flair for promotion, Bommarito gave enthusiastic praise. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Given Luhrmann’s flair for larger-than-life spectacle, Elvis may well reflect the star’s spirit better than any prior depiction. Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, sense of smell, from Old French, odor, from flairier to give off an odor, from Late Latin flagrare, alteration of Latin fragrare

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

flair

noun

ˈfler How to pronounce flair (audio)
1
: natural ability
She has a flair for acting.
2
: style entry 1 sense 4
a dress with flair

flair

noun

as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability a person with a flair for making friends quickly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • talent
  • knack
  • aptitude
  • gift
  • genius
  • bent
  • affinity
  • skill
  • faculty
  • eye
  • tendency
  • feel
  • endowment
  • ear
  • inclination
  • penchant
  • touch
  • bias
  • predisposition
  • proficiency
  • mind
  • propensity
  • competence
  • instinct
  • predilection
  • impulse
  • proclivity
  • power
  • capacity
  • head
  • disposition
  • capability
  • turn
  • potential
  • leaning
  • nose
  • way
  • partiality
  • hang
  • specialty
  • facility
  • forte
  • habitude
  • speciality
  • specialism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disability
  • inability
  • weakness
  • handicap
  • incapacity
  • shortcoming
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