Download the app
educalingo
aflame

Meaning of "aflame" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF AFLAME

əˈfleɪm


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFLAME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aflame can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES AFLAME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of aflame in the English dictionary

The first definition of aflame in the dictionary is in flames; ablaze. Other definition of aflame is deeply aroused, as with passion. Aflame is also red or inflamed.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFLAME

acclaim · blame · claim · counterclaim · crossclaim · declaim · disclaim · exclaim · flame · inflame · lame · misclaim · overclaim · preflame · proclaim · quitclaim · reclaim · reinflame · subclaim

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFLAME

afghani · Afghanistan · aficionada · aficionado · afield · afire · AFIS · AFK · AFL · AFL-CIO · aflatoxin · afloat · aflutter · AFM · AFN · AFNOR · afocal · afoot · afore · aforehand

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFLAME

all the same · be to blame · became · came · dame · fame · filename · first name · first-name · frame · game · in the frame · last name · madame · name · old flame · Olympic flame · same · the same · username

Synonyms and antonyms of aflame in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AFLAME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «aflame» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «aflame» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF AFLAME

Find out the translation of aflame to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of aflame from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aflame» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

辉耀
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

en llamas
570 millions of speakers
en

English

aflame
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

जलता हुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشتعلة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

огне
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

em chamas
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

দীপ্ত
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

embrasé
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Aflame
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

in Flammen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

真っ赤に輝いて
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

몸에 불을 붙이고
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Aflame
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đang cháy
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளிர்கிறது
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

अफवा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

tutuşmuş
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

in fiamme
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

rozpalony
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

вогні
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

în flăcări
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φλεγόμενος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aan die brand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aflame
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flammer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aflame

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFLAME»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of aflame
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «aflame».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aflame

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFLAME»

Discover the use of aflame in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aflame and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
America Aflame: How the Civil War Created a Nation
America Aflame is a vivid portrait of the "fiery trial"that transformed the country we live in.
David Goldfield, 2011
2
Hearts Aflame
Beautiful and defiant, Kristen Haardrad meets the hot, longing gaze of Royce, Thane of Wyndhurst, with icy fury - vowing never to be enslaved by the powerful Saxon lord who holds her captive.
Johanna Lindsey, 2011
3
Aflame: Ancient Wisdom on Marriage
The first popular book to present early church voices on marriage, "Aflame will make an elegant and unique wedding or anniversary gift book.
Sam Torode, Bethany Torode, 2005
4
Truth Aflame
Larry Hart writes a Pentecostal/charismatic systematic theology in an easily accessible style, engaging the reader throughout the text in a personal and pastoral manner.
Larry D. Hart, 2010
5
Heavens Aflame
Death is only the beginning... of this story.Logan Gray was an average man living an average life.
Andy Pete, 2011
6
Gardens Aflame: Garry Oak Meadows of BC's South Coast
What the newcomers failed to appreciate is that these meadows were not the work of nature alone, but of the Coast Salish peoples who had been living in these parts for millennia.
Maleea Acker, 2012
7
Hearts Aflame
Lesbian romance. Krista Wyler locks horns with vet Rae Jarret -- a poignant, erotic romance packed with adventure, set in the harsh beauty of the Arizona countryside.
Ronica Black, 2007
8
The World Aflame
Will God do it again? Yes! The purpose of this book is to review the events and lessons from one of the greatest moves of God of all time, in order to prepare for one that is even greater.
Rick Joyner, 1995
9
A World Aflame - Interwar Wargame Rules 1918-39
Often called the 'Pulp Era', the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers.
Paul Eaglestone, 2012
10
Seas Aflame
Seas Aflame is the story of a spoiled, rich, British yachtsman who is forced into the Navy during WWII and discovers that true love is worth fighting for.
Derek Hart, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFLAME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aflame is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Stolen car set aflame caused explosion, Halifax police say
HARRIETSFIELD — Police say an explosion in Harrietsfield was caused by a stolen vehicle that had been set on fire. Halifax Regional Police ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
2
Brush fire breaks out underneath Fort Vancouver fireworks show
It's unknown whether the fire started due to the fireworks being set aflame or the falling, fiery debris. The fireworks show was paused for some ... «KATU, Jul 15»
3
Two more deaths in Vyapam scam put Madhya Pradesh CM on the …
... Sharma's predecessor Dr DK Sakalle had allegedly committed suicide exactly a year ago in his Jabalpur residence by setting himself aflame. «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
4
The Lagging Architecture of NATO Missile Defense
It is undeniable that the internal dialogue amongst U.S. officials as well as within the broader NATO fora is aflame with recognitions of Moscow's ... «International Policy Digest, Jul 15»
5
Fourth of July in Lititz Springs Park delays opening, but celebration …
You could envision the hiss of thousands of candles lit aflame by the 172nd Grand Illumination ceremony being extinguished from the rain; ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
6
The Clown With the Beautiful Baritone
In the years that followed, Puddles made occasional appearances as part of Geier's other projects, like the Dames Aflame burlesque revue, but ... «OZY, Jul 15»
7
Brazil unveils Olympic torch, marathon route to Rio
5, when the Olympic Cauldron will be set aflame during Opening ceremonies at the world-famous Maracanã stadium. The Rio2016 site says ... «Anadolu Agency, Jul 15»
8
Has Inafune unleashed two more years of drama on the internet?
Or maybe I should say aflame? If you've been anywhere near discussion of Mighty No. 9 over the past couple of years, you likely know where ... «Destructoid, Jul 15»
9
Taylor Swift Set Calvin Harris' Heart Aflame With This Particular Set …
The Fourth Of July isn't really the most romantic of holidays — seeing as how it's all about a bunch of old dudes signing a piece of paper (to put ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
10
A Surreal Burning Man Temple Comes to San Francisco
... made by David Best, a sculptor known for constructing immense, intricate structures that are sometimes set aflame at the end of Burning Man. «CityLab, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Aflame [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aflame>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
EN