Flair

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /flɛə/
• US enPR: flâr, IPA: /flɛɚ/
• Rhymes: -ɛə(ɹ)
• Homophones: flare

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French flair ("scent, odour"), from flairier ("to reek, smell"), from Vulgar Latin *flāgrō, dissimilated variation of Latin frāgrō ("emit a sweet smell", verb.). More at fragrant.

Full definition of flair

Noun

1. A natural or innate talent or aptitude; a knack.
2. Distinctive style or elegance; panache or elan.

Synonyms

• (natural or innate talent) gift, knack, talent
• (distinctive style or elegance) elan, elegance, grace, panache, style

Anagrams

• frail