flaring

• Descreve algo que queima ou brilha com uma chama súbita, intensa e irregular; também é usado metaforicamente para algo que se torna intenso, violento ou descontrolado.

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.

   Esvoaçante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbillowingexpandingoutspreadspreadingstreamingwavingwidening

   Antônimosconvergingnarrowingtapering

2. Burning brightlyB1formal

   Burning with a bright, unsteady flame.

   Ardendo em chamas vivas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblazingburningflamingflickeringglowing

3. Angry or intenseB2informal

   Showing sudden, intense emotion, especially anger.

   Furioso

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

   Sinônimosblazingexplosivefieryflashingfuriousheatedpassionatestormyvehement

   Antônimoscalmcomposedcoolserene

• Verbo usado para descrever uma explosão súbita de chama, luz ou emoção; também é usado em contextos técnicos para indicar algo que se expande ou se alarga para fora.

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.

   Arder subitamente

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

   Sinônimosblazeflash

   Antônimosdampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   Explodir de raiva

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

   Sinônimosblow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antônimosabatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   Alargar-se

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

   Sinônimosbroadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antônimosnarrowtaper

Variantes phrasalflare outflare up