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English adjective: aflare

1. aflare streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air


SamplesRan quickly, her flaring coat behind her.
Flags aflare in the breeze.


Synonymsflaring


Similarmoving


Antonymsnonmoving, unmoving

2. aflare lighted up by or as by fire or flame


SamplesForests 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.


Synonymsablaze, afire, aflame, alight, on fire


Similarlighted, lit


Antonymsunlighted, unlit









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