adj
inflamed
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adj
1
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."
2
Roused to strong anger or excitement.
"He gave an inflamed speech that whipped the crowd into a frenzy."
How to Use Inflamed
Learner’s notesIn 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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