Aflame

Quick meaning: Aflame is an adverb meaning Often preceded by set: in or into flames; so as to be burned by fire.

Meaning

Often preceded by set: in or into flames; so as to be burned by fire.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) Often preceded by set.
2. With flames coming from it; burning, flaming, in flames, on fire.
3. Having the colour of a flame.
4. In a state of great activity or emotion (anger, excitement, etc.).
5. (intransitive) Chiefly in the present participle: to be in flames or on fire; to blaze, to flare up.
6. (transitive) Synonym of inflame (“to set (something) on fire; (figurative) to intensify or kindle (a feeling, such as appetite or passion); to intensify or kindle a feeling in (someone)”).

Example Sentences

In autumn the trees are aflame with colour.

She said nothing and simply stared at him, eyes aflame.

Thou wert the baite that Paris gave the dame, / Who in reward, ſet ſtately Troy aflame.

His rather large pointed ears were aflame as they were when he was pleasurably excited.

Word Forms

• aflames
• aflaming
• aflamed

Synonyms for aflame

Depending on context, synonyms include ablaze, afire, inflame, aroused, passionate, blazing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flaming, afire, ablaze, lit, burning, aflare.

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