HyperDic: aflare

English > 2 senses of the word aflare:
ADJECTIVEallaflare, flaringstreaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
allaflare, ablaze, afire, aflame, alight, on firelighted up by or as by fire or flame
English > aflare: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningstreaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air.
Example "flags aflare in the breeze"
Synonymflaring
BroadermovingIn motion
Spanishondeante
English > aflare: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaninglighted up by or as by fire or flame.
Example "a night aflare with fireworks"
Synonymsablaze, afire, aflame, alight, on fire
Broaderlighted, litset afire or burning
Spanishardiendo, ardiente, encendido
Catalanardent, encès

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