Meaning & Definition of word "Flame"

Flame

/fleɪm/

1. The visible gaseous product of combustion.
- Example: The candle's flame flickered in the draft.
2. A burning light or fire.
- Example: The bonfire sent flames high into the night sky.
3. A passionate or intense emotion.
- Example: He spoke with the flame of enthusiasm in his voice.

1. To produce or send out flames.
- Example: The fire flamed up suddenly due to the strong wind.
2. To incite or intensify.
- Example: The speech aimed to flame the passions of the crowd.

Middle English, from Old French 'flame', from Latin 'flamma'.

go up in flames:

to be completely destroyed by fire.

flame on:

to become or remain enthusiastic or passionate.

to flame someone:

to insult or criticize someone online.

ignite:

to set on fire or cause to burn.

combustion:

the process of burning something.

incendiary:

capable of causing fires or stirring up conflict.

Meaning: To criticize harshly, often on social media.

Example Sentence: The tweet was flamed by the users for being insensitive.

Meaning: A strong emotion, particularly relating to love.

Example Sentence: He felt the flame of passion again after their reunion.