Inflamed

/ɪnˈfleɪmd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain as a response to injury or infection.

The inflamed joint was causing her significant discomfort.

Made more intense or excited; heightened in feeling or emotion.

His inflamed passion for music drove him to practice tirelessly.

In a state of being subjected to inflammation.

The inflamed tissue required immediate medical attention.

Derived from Latin 'inflamare', meaning to set on fire.

inflamed passions

Strong and intense emotions.

inflamed ego

An exaggerated sense of self-importance.

inflamed rhetoric

Exaggerated or passionate language.

inflammation

A localized physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

flare-up

A sudden increase in severity of a condition.

irritation

The state of being annoyed or inflamed.

Heated argument.

Their discussion turned into an inflamed debate.

Intense emotional response.

She had an inflamed reaction to the news.