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aflame

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Adj — On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement.

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set aflame aflame with passion

Etymology

From Middle English a-flame, combining the "a-" prefix ("on") with "flame," ultimately from Latin flamma.

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What does “aflame” mean?

The word “aflame” means on fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement. In plain terms, burning, or metaphorically filled with intense feeling or energy.

How do you pronounce “aflame”?

“Aflame” is pronounced uh-FLAYM (/əˈfleɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “aflame” in a sentence?

Here is “aflame” used in a sentence: “The forest was aflame for days before the rain finally came.”

What part of speech is “aflame”?

“Aflame” is an adjective.

Where does the word “aflame” come from?

The word “aflame” comes from Latin. From Middle English a-flame, combining the "a-" prefix ("on") with "flame," ultimately from Latin flamma.

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