Meaning & Definition of Inflamed in English
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Inflamed
Red, swollen, and painful, typically as a result of injury or infection.
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈfleɪmd/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Affected by inflammation.
Example Sentence: The inflamed tissue was causing severe discomfort.
Definition: Excited or agitated, especially in an emotional context.
Example Sentence: His inflamed rhetoric stirred the crowd.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from Latin 'inflamare', meaning to set on fire.
Synonyms
swollenirritatedredagitatedexcited
Common Phrases and Expressions
- inflamed passions: Strong and intense emotions.
- inflamed ego: An exaggerated sense of self-importance.
- inflamed rhetoric: Exaggerated or passionate language.
Translations
- Spanish: inflamado
- French: enflammé
- German: entzündet
- Russian: воспаленный
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of inflamed
Meaning: Heated argument.
Example Sentence: Their discussion turned into an inflamed debate.
Meaning: Intense emotional response.
Example Sentence: She had an inflamed reaction to the news.