Inflamed: meaning, definitions and examples

Describing a medical condition where a part of the body is red, swollen, hot, and often painful, usually as a reaction to injury or infection.

• His ankle was badly inflamed after the accident.
• The doctor confirmed that her tonsils were inflamed.

Typically refers to a part of the body becoming enlarged due to inflammation, fluid retention, or injury.

• Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during a run.
• The gland in his neck was swollen due to an infection.

Describing the color change in the skin or other tissues, usually due to increased blood flow, inflammation, or infection.

• His face turned red after being in the sun for too long.
• The area around the bee sting was red and itchy.

Used to describe something that causes physical pain or discomfort. This can apply to injuries, medical conditions, or symptoms.

• Walking was difficult because of her painful knee.
• The surgical site was still quite painful two days after the operation.

Best used when describing a situation or emotion that has become intense and often negative, typically involving anger or conflict.

• His speech inflamed the crowd, leading to a heated argument

Used when you want to describe the awakening or stirring of feelings, desires, or awareness, generally in a neutral or positive context.

• The music aroused feelings of nostalgia among the audience

Commonly used to describe the act of stimulating a reaction, especially a strong or unwelcome one such as anger.

• Her comments were meant to provoke a response from the usually reserved audience

Often used in a negative context to describe the action of urging or provoking someone to behave badly, typically inflicting harm or unrest.

• The leader's inflammatory remarks incited the crowd to violence