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Synonyms & Similar Words
aptitude
talent
skill
ability
gift
knack
facility
faculty
capacity
bent
inclination
propensity
predisposition
proclivity
tendency
leaning
penchant
affinity
aptness
cleverness
ingenuity
resourcefulness
quickness
sharpness
brilliance
genius
expertise
mastery
proficiency
dexterity
adroitness
deftness
finesse
panache
elegance
style
sophistication
refinement
polish
suave
debonair
charming
charismatic
magnetic
appealing
attractive
alluring
captivating
enchanting
enthralling
Meaning of Flair
A natural talent or aptitude for something, especially a creative activity.
Definitions
- A natural ability to do something, especially something creative
- A quality of stylishness and originality, especially in behavior or manner
- A strip or strip of fabric, especially one used as a decoration
Etymology of Flair
The word "flair" originated from the French word "flairer", which means "to smell, to scent", and is related to the Old French word "flair", meaning "odor, smell"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a natural talent or aptitude, and later developed to include connotations of stylishness and originality
Example Uses
- She has a flair for languages and can speak five different ones fluently
- He has a flair for the dramatic and always makes an entrance
- The chef added a flair to the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
clumsiness
ineptness
incompetence
inadequacy
inability
inelegance
crudeness
coarseness
vulgarity
tastelessness
gaucheness
awkwardness
stiffness
rigidity
inflexibility
dullness
blandness
mediocrity
ordinaryness
unremarkability
uninspiredness
unoriginality
lackluster
uninspiring
unimpressive
uncreative