adj
aflame
uh-FLAYM
Aflame (adj) means On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement. Example: “The forest was aflame for days before the rain finally came.”
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On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement.
"The forest was aflame for days before the rain finally came."
"His speech left the crowd aflame with enthusiasm."
How to use aflame
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBurning, or metaphorically filled with intense feeling or energy.
Common pairings
set aflame
aflame with passion
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- aflames
- Past tense
- aflamed
- Comparative
- more aflame
- Superlative
- most aflame
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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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