adjective

flared

fleh-uhd

Flared (adjective) means widening gradually toward the bottom or edge, especially describing trousers. Example: “She wore a pair of flared jeans from the seventies.”

adjective

Widening gradually toward the bottom or edge, especially describing trousers.

"She wore a pair of flared jeans from the seventies."

How to Use Flared

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In plain EnglishDescribes clothing, especially trousers, that gets wider toward the hem.

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Rhymes for flared

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “flared” mean?

The word “flared” means widening gradually toward the bottom or edge, especially describing trousers. In plain terms, describes clothing, especially trousers, that gets wider toward the hem.

How do you pronounce “flared”?

“Flared” is pronounced fleh-uhd (/flɛɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “flared” in a sentence?

Here is “flared” used in a sentence: “She wore a pair of flared jeans from the seventies.”

What part of speech is “flared”?

“Flared” is an adjective.