flair
Meaning
-
- A natural or innate talent or aptitude.
- Distinctive style or elegance.
- (obsolete) Smell; odor.
- (obsolete) Olfaction; sense of smell.
Synonyms
ability
natural ability
inherent aptitude
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/flɛə̯/
Etymology
From Middle English flayre, from Old French flair (“scent, odour”), from flairier (“to reek, smell”), from Latin flāgrō, dissimilated variation of frāgrō (“emit a sweet smell”, verb). More at fragrant.
Bookmark this
Improve your pronunciation
Start learning English with learnfeliz.
Practice speaking and memorizing "flair" and many other words and sentences in English.
Go to our English course page
Notes
Sign in to write sticky notes
Questions