aflare Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
    flaring.
    • ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her
    • flags aflare in the breeze
  2. adjective satellite lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    afire; alight; on fire; ablaze; aflame.
    • forests 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

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