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Flaring
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flairing
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Simple meaning
What does Flaring mean?
Burning brightly or spreading outward.
Dictionary definition
Burning brightly, spreading outward, or becoming suddenly more intense.
Example sentences
Flaring in a sentence
easy
The flaring torch lit the cave.
medium
His flaring temper surprised us.
hard
Flaring can describe light, shape, emotion, or a sudden increase.
Synonyms
Words like Flaring
blazingBurning brightly.
flareRelated word that supports the meaning of flaring.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dimmingBecoming less bright.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flaring, depending on context.
Word family
Flaring word family
Base word
flaring
noun
flarings
More than one flaring.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flaring mean?
Flaring means burning brightly or spreading outward.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flaring?
Blazing is close in meaning to flaring in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flaring?
Dimming contrasts with flaring.
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