Word
flair
US/ˈfɫɛɹ/
UK/flˈeə/
Definitions
01natural talent
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a natural ability to do something well without much effort.
n. an innate talent or aptitude for a particular activity or field.
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“She has a real flair for languages and can speak four fluently.”
“The young designer demonstrated a remarkable flair for combining traditional textiles with modern silhouettes, earning her a scholarship to the academy.”
Antonyms
02style or elegance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a stylish or impressive way of doing something.
n. a distinctive and stylish elegance in performance or appearance.
“He served the meal with great flair, making the dinner feel special.”
“The architect approached the renovation with creative flair, managing to preserve the building's history while introducing bold, contemporary elements.”
Antonyms
03sense of smell
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic
n. the ability to smell things.
n. the sense of smell or a specific odor.
“The hound used its keen flair to track the fox through the woods.”
“In the old texts, the poet describes the flair of the blooming jasmine as it drifted through the open window at dusk.”
Real-World Examples
“He gave Ballard a tough time, fought him physically.”
There is indubitable flair and talent in the 22-year-old – the first Brazilian to play for Ipswich.” “There were flashes of his flair but he was clearly still pretty raw.” 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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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