adj

inflamed

ihn-FLAYMD

Inflamed (adj) means Swollen, red, or sore because of infection, irritation, or injury. Example: “Her throat was so inflamed she could barely swallow.”

adj

Swollen, red, or sore because of infection, irritation, or injury.

"Her throat was so inflamed she could barely swallow."

"The cut looked inflamed and needed antibiotics."

Roused to strong anger or excitement.

"He gave an inflamed speech that whipped the crowd into a frenzy."

How to use inflamed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSwollen and sore, or (of feelings) worked up and heated.

Common pairings

inflamed joint inflamed skin inflamed tissue

Word forms

more inflamed comparative, most inflamed superlative

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Rhymes for inflamed

famed named tamed framed blamed beamed shamed teamed ashamed steamed untamed unnamed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inflamed” mean?

The word “inflamed” means swollen, red, or sore because of infection, irritation, or injury. In plain terms, swollen and sore, or (of feelings) worked up and heated.

How do you pronounce “inflamed”?

“Inflamed” is pronounced ihn-FLAYMD (/ɪnˈfleɪmd/ in IPA).

How do you use “inflamed” in a sentence?

Here is “inflamed” used in a sentence: “Her throat was so inflamed she could barely swallow.”

What part of speech is “inflamed”?

“Inflamed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “inflamed” have?

“Inflamed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: swollen, red, or sore because of infection, irritation, or injury.