flaring

[US]/'fleərɪŋ/
[UK]/'flɛrɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. flickering with flames; shining brightly; spreading out widely; showy.

Phrases & Collocations

a flaring temper

flaring nostrils

flaring skirt

flaring flames

flare up

solar flare

lens flare

flare stack

Example Sentences

A vulgar flaring paper adorned the walls.

The fire was flaring up, spreading rapidly through the dry grass.

Her temper was flaring as she argued with her sister.

The athlete's competitive spirit was flaring before the big race.

The conflict between the two countries was flaring up again.

The car's engine was flaring with smoke, indicating a serious problem.

His allergies were flaring up due to the change in weather.

The political tensions in the region were flaring, leading to concerns of potential conflict.

The colors of the sunset were flaring across the sky, creating a beautiful scene.

His anger was flaring uncontrollably, causing him to say things he later regretted.

The fireworks were flaring brilliantly in the night sky, lighting up the darkness.

Real-world Examples

“Not with me, ” said Mr. Malfoy, his long nostrils flaring.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

" What would you have offered him, that hole between your legs" ? Tyrion said, his own anger flaring.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Whose flaring temper just adds fuel to her lover's fire.

Source: The Power of Art - Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini

In rickets, an X-ray image of the wrist and long-bone metaphysis might demonstrate metaphyseal cupping and flaring.

Source: Osmosis - Musculoskeletal

On Riverdale, she usually decorates herself in flaring red outfits as Cheryl blossom.

Source: Beauty and Fashion English

" You did? " I asked in disbelief, my previous irritation flaring.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

" Can I show you something? " he asked, sudden excitement flaring in his eyes.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

Or per'aps, you hoped? " said Fleur, her nostrils flaring. " What do I care how he looks?

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Oh, her gout's flaring up. Turns out an apple pie a day does not keep the doctor away.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

" Oh, well, if Won-Won thinks that, you'd better do it, " she said, flaring up at once.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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