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flaring

adjective
flar·​ing | \ ˈfler-iÅ‹ How to pronounce flaring (audio) \

Definition of flaring

1a : flaming or as if flaming brightly or unsteadily
b : gaudy a flaring resort hotel
2 : opening or spreading outward flaring nostrils
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Other Words from flaring

flaringly \ ˈfler-​iÅ‹-​lÄ“ How to pronounce flaringly (audio) \ adverb

Examples of flaring in a Sentence

flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town

First Known Use of flaring

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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