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flair

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫɛɹ// UK //flˈeə// flair Archaic

n. a natural talent or special skill for doing something well. You use it when someone does a job with style and ease.

n. a natural aptitude or talent for a particular activity, often implying a distinctive style or flair. Typically used with the preposition 'for'.


SIMPLE

She has a flair for choosing beautiful clothes.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef's flair for spicy flavors made the dish unforgettable.

COMPLEX

His unique flair for storytelling turned a simple news report into a compelling narrative that captivated the audience.

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Origin

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.

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