flair
UK: fleə | US: fler
n. a natural ability or talent for something
n. a stylish or distinctive quality
The word "flair" originates from Old French flair (meaning "odor, scent"), derived from Latin fragrare ("to smell sweet"). Over time, its meaning shifted metaphorically from "scent" to "instinctive perception" (as in hunting or detection), and later evolved to denote "natural talent" or "stylishness" in English. This reflects the idea of an innate, almost intuitive ability—akin to how animals follow scents effortlessly.
She has a flair for interior design, making any space look elegant.
His flair for languages helped him learn Spanish quickly.
The chef’s culinary flair impressed the restaurant critics.
The actor performed with great flair and confidence.
Her flair for storytelling captivated the audience.