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
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inflamed
- Superlative
- most inflamed
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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.
