Aflame: meaning, definitions and examples

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aflame

 

[ ษ™หˆfleษชm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Aflame describes something that is on fire or burning. It can also refer to something that is filled with intense feeling or passion, such as being aflame with excitement or anger.

Synonyms

burning, fiery, ignited

Examples of usage

  • The house was aflame after the lightning strike.
  • She was aflame with enthusiasm during her speech.
  • The campfire was aflame, casting a warm glow.
  • His passion for photography was aflame after the workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "aflame" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflamado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช in Flammen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚onฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ƒใˆใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enflammรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en llamas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alev alev

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์˜ค๋ฅด๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุชุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v plamenech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plamennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็€็ซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v ognju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ logandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚า›ะฐ ะพั€ะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en llamas

Etymology

The word 'aflame' dates back to the early 14th century, deriving from the Old English 'on flฤme', which translates to 'on flame'. The prefix 'a-' is a common English prefix that often indicates 'in the state of' or 'on', while 'flame' comes from the Latin 'flamma', meaning 'flame' or 'fire'. Over centuries, 'aflame' has retained its connection to fire, while evolving to describe not only the physical state of being on fire but also a metaphorical state characterized by strong emotions or fervor. Its usage in literature and poetry often evokes vivid imagery, serving to enhance emotional expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,034, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.