flair
noun
[ flɛː ]
• a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
• "she had a flair for languages"
Similar:
aptitude,
talent,
gift,
knack,
instinct,
natural ability,
ability,
capability,
capacity,
faculty,
facility,
skill,
bent,
feel,
genius,
• stylishness and originality.
• "she dressed with flair"
Similar:
style,
stylishness,
panache,
verve,
dash,
elan,
finesse,
poise,
elegance,
sparkle,
brio,
inventiveness,
creativity,
taste,
good taste,
discernment,
discrimination,
class,
pizzazz,
Origin:
late 19th century: from French, from flairer ‘to smell’, based on Latin fragrare ‘smell sweet’. Compare with fragrant.
