aflare (adj.)

  1. streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air; ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her; flags aflare in the breeze

    [ Syn: flaring ]

  2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame; forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning; even the cars tires were aflame; a night aflare with fireworks; candles alight on the tables; houses on fire

    [ Syn: ablaze , afire , aflame , alight , on fire ]

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