flaring

[ˈflerɪŋ]

flaring Definition

• 1. spreading outwards
• 2. burning with a sudden flame or brightness

Using flaring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flaring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dress has a flaring skirt.

• Example

  The sun was flaring in the sky.

• Example

  The matchstick flared up and then went out.

• Example

  The fire was flaring brightly.

flaring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flaring

• spreading
• widening
• blazing
• glowing
• flickering

Antonyms for flaring

• narrowing
• contracting
• dulling

Phrases with flaring

• flare up

  to suddenly become angry or violent

  Example

  He flared up when he heard the news.

• flare out

  to spread outwards in a widening shape

  Example

  The skirt flares out at the bottom.

• flare gun

  a gun that fires a signal flare to attract attention

  Example

  The sailors used a flare gun to signal for help.

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Summary: flaring in Brief

The term 'flaring' [ˈflerɪŋ] refers to something spreading outwards or burning with a sudden flame or brightness. It can describe a dress with a flaring skirt, the sun flaring in the sky, a matchstick flaring up, or a fire flaring brightly. 'Flaring' also includes phrases like 'flare up,' meaning to suddenly become angry or violent, and 'flare out,' describing something spreading outwards in a widening shape.