Meaning & Definition of word "Aflame"

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.