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Very showy or flashy
“In my streets are the passing of many feet, lines of flaring lights, cafes full of men and women, and the intoxicating madness of night music.”
Having a shape that spreads out
“I found Jenny dressed up very grandly in a flaring dress, trimmed with lace and ribbon.”
Ablaze or on fire
Present participle for to shine with a sudden intensity
“I saw the stars flare against the velvety darkness.”
Present participle for to burn with a sudden intensity
“Occasionally, these fires would flare into intense blazes like those that make dramatic television footage today.”
Present participle for to spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape
“Wide bell sleeves that flare at the ends look dressy and vintage.”
(flare up) Present participle for to have a fit of anger
“She believed her mother would flare up at the thought of forgiving those who had tormented her for almost two years.”
(flare up) Present participle for to recur or come back again
“Stella said the illness would flare up and then subside but never completely disappear.”
Present participle for to become excitedly upset or angry
Present participle for to say something quickly and irritably
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