aflare meaning

UK US /əˈfleɪm/ 2 syllables

aflare (adjective): streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air.

aflare has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

aflare as an adjective

  1. streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
    • ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her
    • flags aflare in the breeze

    Synonyms: flaring

    Similar: moving

  2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    • forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning
    • even the car's tires were aflame
    • a night aflare with fireworks
    • candles alight on the tables
    • houses on fire

    Synonyms: ablaze, afire, aflame, alight, on fire

    Similar: lighted

How to pronounce aflare

aflare is pronounced /əˈfleɪm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AF · words ending in RE · 6-letter words

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