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The flaring torch lit the cave.
What does Flaring mean?
Burning brightly or spreading outward.
Dictionary definition
Burning brightly, spreading outward, or becoming suddenly more intense.
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His flaring temper surprised us.
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Flaring can describe light, shape, emotion, or a sudden increase.
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Blazing is close in meaning to flaring.
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Dimming contrasts with flaring.
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flair · ing · strongest beat: flair
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WordFlaring.
Partadjective, verb, noun.
MeaningFlaring means Burning brightly or spreading outward.
ExampleExample: The flaring torch lit the cave.
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- Syllables
- flair · ing
- Strongest beat
- flair
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on flair.
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Synonyms
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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.
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Flaring word family
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flaring
noun
flarings
More than one flaring.
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