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flame
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- pronunciation:
- fleIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the ignited gas and vapor that rises from a burning object and is visible as brightly colored, wavering light.
- similar words:
- blaze, burning, fire, flare, flash, gleam, light, spark
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) the state of something that is burning.
The building is in flames.- similar words:
- conflagration, fire
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| definition 3: |
anything that resembles a flame in its shape, color, brilliance, or the like.
- similar words:
- blaze, fire, glow, radiance
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| definition 4: |
any strong or intense feeling; passion.
the flame of hatred- synonyms:
- ardor, fervor, heat, passion
- similar words:
- excitement, fire, intensity, warmth, zeal
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| definition 5: |
(informal) someone who is or was loved; sweetheart.
an old flame- synonyms:
- lover
- similar words:
- beau, boyfriend, girlfriend, inamorata
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| related words: |
beloved, candle, love |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
flames, flaming, flamed |
| definition 1: |
to burst into or produce flames; burn.
- synonyms:
- blaze, burn, kindle
- similar words:
- fire, flare, ignite, light
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| definition 2: |
to redden or glow.
His face flamed with anger.- synonyms:
- glow, redden
- similar words:
- blaze, blush, burn, flush, radiate, shine
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| definition 3: |
to experience any strong emotion.
She flamed with resentment.- synonyms:
- burn
- similar words:
- fume, seethe, simmer
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| related words: |
catch, glow |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to apply a flame to; set on fire.
- synonyms:
- burn, ignite, kindle
- similar words:
- fire, light
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| derivations: |
flameless (adj.), flamelike (adj.) |
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