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   flair

   /flɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well: "she had a flair for languages" Similar aptitudetalentgiftknackinstinctnatural abilityabilitycapabilitycapacityfacultyfacilityskillbentfeelgeniusOpposite inability
   • 2. stylishness and originality: "she dressed with flair" Similar stylestylishnesspanachevervedashelanfinessepoiseelegancesparklebrioinventivenesscreativitytastegood tastediscernmentdiscriminationinformal:classpizzazz

   Word Origin late 19th century: from French, from flairer ‘to smell’, based on Latin fragrare ‘smell sweet’. Compare with fragrant.

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   What does Flair mean?

   • Something or someone with flair is flashy, catchy and full of energy. But oddly enough, flair meant "odor" when it originated in the mid 14th century. It wasn’t until 1925 that the word came to mean a distinctive talent, elegant style or dashing ability. So maybe think of someone absolutely reeking of style and panache — but in a good way.

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   What is the meaning of the baby name Flair?

   • The baby name Flair is derived from the English word meaning 'special aptitude, style, panache' or 'scent'. The original meaning of the English word was influenced by the Latin 'flairer', which means 'to smell'.

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   Where did the word 'flair' come from?

   • (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.

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   What is ayant Flair?

   • Ayant flair, il distingue hardiment entre un opportuniste et un radical. It is here that the teaching of the critic comes in, with the flair of the actor-manager. And she had by now developed a kind of flair in the woods, which was the astonishment of Captain Dell, himself no mean forester.

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   Did you know you have European flair?

   • 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."

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   Flair is a noun that means natural ability to do something well or a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of flair with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Flair is a noun that means a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something, or a uniquely attractive quality. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of flair from Merriam-Webster.

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   Flair is a noun that means a natural ability, talent, or aptitude for something, or a stylish and original way of doing something. Learn more about its origin, pronunciation, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Flair is a noun that means natural ability to do something well or a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Use the word flair to refer to someone’s knack or natural talent for something. Someone might have a flair for throwing fantastic parties, or a flair for solving complex math problems. Something or someone with flair is flashy, catchy and full of energy.

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   Flair is a noun that means a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; a smartness of style, manner, etc.; or a keen intuitive perception or discernment. It can also mean the scent left by quarry or the sense of smell of a hound.

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   Flair is a natural ability or talent to do something well, or a style or taste that is original and interesting. Learn how to use flair in sentences, collocations, and translations with Collins English Dictionary.