flaring

• Bezeichnet etwas, das plötzlich, hell und ungleichmäßig brennt oder leuchtet; auch metaphorisch für etwas, das intensiv oder heftig wird.

Describes something that is burning or shining with a sudden, bright, and unsteady flame; also used metaphorically to describe something that is becoming intense or violent.

1. Spreading outwardB2formal

   Streaming, flapping, or spreading wide as if in a current of air.

   Auffliegend, sich ausbreitend

   • The bird had flaring wings as it soared through the sky.
   • Her flaring skirt caught the wind as she walked.
   • The flag was flaring in the strong breeze.

   Synonymebillowingexpandingoutspreadspreadingstreamingwavingwidening

   Antonymeconvergingnarrowingtapering

2. Burning brightlyB1formal

   Burning with a bright, unsteady flame.

   Hell brennend

   • The flaring torch lit up the dark cave.
   • A flaring fire could be seen from the distance.
   • The flaring gas lamp cast dancing shadows on the wall.

   Synonymeblazingburningflamingflickeringglowing

3. Angry or intenseB2informal

   Showing sudden, intense emotion, especially anger.

   Jähzornig

   • He had a flaring temper that scared everyone.
   • Her flaring eyes showed her frustration.
   • The argument ended with flaring emotions on both sides.

   Synonymeblazingexplosivefieryflashingfuriousheatedpassionatestormyvehement

   Antonymecalmcomposedcoolserene

• Deutsches Verb für ein plötzliches Aufflammen von Feuer, Licht oder Gefühlen; auch technisch für das Ausbreiten oder Sich-Öffnen nach außen.

A verb used to describe a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion; also used in technical contexts for expanding or spreading outward.

1. Burn brightlyB1formal

   To burn with a sudden, bright, unsteady flame.

   Hell auflodern

   • The match flared up in the dark.
   • The campfire flared when he added more wood.
   • The gas leak caused the fire to flare dangerously.

   Synonymeblazeflash

   Antonymedampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   Aufflammen

   • His temper flared when he heard the news.
   • Tensions flared between the two groups during the debate.
   • She flared up at his rude comment.

   Synonymeblow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antonymeabatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   Sich ausweiten

   • The skirt flares out at the bottom.
   • Her nostrils flared in anger.
   • The trousers flare slightly below the knee.

   Synonymebroadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antonymenarrowtaper

Phrasal-Variantenflare outflare up