Definition of aflame Aflame

/ʌflejˈm/ - [ufleym] - a•flame

We found 7 definitions of aflame from 5 different sources.

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What does aflame mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

aflame - keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; "his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker; "he was aflame with desire"
  ablaze, aroused
aflame - lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"
  ablaze, afire, aflare, alight, on fire
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • aflame (Adjective)
    In flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it.
  • aflame (Adjective)
    Showing anger or contempt.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • aflame (adv. & a.)
    Inflames; glowing with light or passion; ablaze.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • aflame
    a-flām′, adj. and adv. flaming: glowing. [Pfx. a-, and Flame.]

Part of speech

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  • aflame, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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