Flair
/flɛər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA natural talent or aptitude for something.
/flɛər/
A natural talent or aptitude.
He showed a natural flair for business.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really good at something without even trying, like instantly knowing the perfect outfit to wear. That's flair! It's a natural talent that makes you stand out.
👶 For kids: Flair is when you're good at something without even trying, like drawing or singing!
More Examples
Her flair for drama made her a perfect actress.
The chef's flair for creating unique dishes amazed the diners.
How It's Used
"She has a flair for languages."
"The artist's flair was evident in his bold brushstrokes."
Stylishness and elegance; a distinctive style.
/flɛər/
Stylishness and elegance.
Her dress had a certain flair that made her stand out.
💡 Simply: Imagine adding a cool, eye-catching detail to make something look amazing. That's flair! It's about adding style and making things look special.
👶 For kids: Flair is like a special sparkle or cool touch that makes something look fancy!
More Examples
The restaurant's decor was known for its modern flair.
He added flair to his presentation with a funny anecdote.
How It's Used
"She added a touch of flair to her outfit with a vibrant scarf."
"The interior design project was filled with flair."
Idioms & expressions
have a flair for something
To have a natural talent or ability for something.
"She has a flair for marketing and quickly understood the new campaign."
with a flair
Done in a stylish or elegant way
"He designed the room with a flair that was captivating."
From French *flairer* ('to smell, scent'), ultimately from Latin *fragrare* ('to smell, be fragrant'). Developed connotations of an intuitive sense or talent, possibly influenced by the verb's association with recognizing something through a 'sense' or 'instinct'.
The word 'flair' began to be used in the sense of a talent or aptitude from the early 20th century, indicating a keen intuitive sense for something.
Memory tip
Think of a *flair* for cooking as an intuitive sense of what tastes good and how to combine flavors.