I.
variant of flare
II. ˈfla(a)](ə)r, ˈfle], ]ə\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, sense of smell, from Old French, odor, from flairier to give off an odor, from Late Latin flagrare, alteration of Latin fragrare to give off an odor, be fragrant — more at fragrant
1. : discriminating sense : instinctive discernment
an analysis with more flair than penetration
relying too much on taste and flair
2. : natural ability or capacity
a flair for hospitality
developed his flair for cartooning
often : an active liking commonly involving use or participation : bent
his flair for the dramatic
developed a flair for the grotesque
Synonyms: see leaning