1. widening gradually outward

1. past tense of flare; burned brightly or suddenly
2. past tense of flare; spread outward
3. past tense of flare; became angry suddenly
Usage: informal

Examples

• She wore flared jeans that widened at the bottom.
• The candle flared briefly before going out.
• His nostrils flared in anger.
• The skirt had a flared design.
• The fire flared up when he added more wood.
• Her temper flared at the unfair accusation.
• The trumpet’s bell flared outward.