Meaning & Definition of word "Aflame"
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Aflame
/əˈflām/
adjective:
- 1. On fire; burning.
- Example: The old house stood aflame, lighting up the night sky.
- 2. Filled with passion or intense emotion.
- Example: Her heart was aflame with love as she watched the sunset.
- 3. Glowing with a bright or fiery appearance.
- Example: The trees were aflame with autumn colors, making the forest look magical.
Etymology
Middle English, from a- + flame.
Common Phrases and Expressions
aflame with passion:
intensely passionate.
aflame with excitement:
filled with excitement.
Related Words
flame:
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.
blaze:
a very large or fiercely burning fire.
ignite:
to set on fire; to cause to burn.
Slang Meanings of aflame
Meaning: extremely enthusiastic or excited.
Example Sentence: The crowd was aflame during the concert.
Meaning: to be in a state of intense creativity.
Example Sentence: His mind was aflame with new ideas for the project.