flaring

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛərɪŋ/

Definition

Burning with a sudden, unsteady, or intense light.

Examples

• The candles were flaring in the drafty hallway.

• A match was flaring briefly before the wind extinguished it.

• The gas burner was flaring with a bright orange flame.

How to Use flaring

flare up (phrasal verb)

To suddenly start or increase in intensity (fire, anger, illness). — "His old back injury started flaring up during the long flight."

flaring nostrils (collocation)

Widening of the nostrils, usually due to anger or physical exertion. — "She stood there with flaring nostrils, clearly furious at the news."

Synonyms of flaring

Words with a similar meaning to flaring:

• blazing
• flickering
• glaring
• incandescent

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