Flame

Quick meaning: Flame is a noun meaning The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

Meaning

The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.

More Meanings

1. A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
2. (Internet, somewhat dated) An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.
3. A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
4. A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. flame:
5. (music, chiefly lutherie) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
6. Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
7. (obsolete, botany) A variety of carnation.

Example Sentences

in a flame of zeal severe

The cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame.

[M]arked by myriad clouds of every sunset-colour - flame, purple, pink, green, violet, and all the tints of gold.

I could copy out yards of rhapsody to Lord George Poynings, her old flame, in which she addressed him by the most affectionate names.

Word Forms

• flames
• flaming
• flamed

Synonyms for flame

Depending on context, synonyms include admirer, adorer, baby, beloved, courter, crush.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fire, flare, fireball, ignition, blaze, wildfire.

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