aflame

[ uh-fleym ]
/ əˈfleɪm /
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adjective

on fire; ablaze: The house was all aflame.
eager and excited: I was aflame with curiosity.

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Origin of aflame

First recorded in 1545–55; a-1 + flame

Words nearby aflame

afire, afis, afk, afl, afl-cio, aflame, aflatoxicosis, aflatoxin, afloat, aflutter, afm
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Words related to aflame

burned, scorching, flaming, searing, hot, glowing, gleaming, fiery, smoldering, afire, aglow, nervous, enthusiastic, delighted, eager, disturbed, agitated, passionate, hysterical, annoyed

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British Dictionary definitions for aflame

aflame
/ (əˈfleɪm) /

adverb, adjective (postpositive)

in flames; ablaze
deeply aroused, as with passionhe was aflame with desire
(of the face) red or inflamed
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