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aflame

/əˈfleɪm/

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adjective

/əˈfleɪm/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее 'в огне' или 'горящий', часто используемое метафорически для описания сильных эмоций.

An old-fashioned or literary adjective meaning 'on fire' or 'burning', often used metaphorically to describe intense emotion.

  1. Burning or on fireC1formal

    Lit up or set on fire; burning brightly.

    ruОхваченный огнём

    • The entire forest was aflame after the lightning strike.
    • The candles set the tablecloth aflame.
    • The building was quickly aflame, with smoke pouring from the windows.

    Synonymsablazeafirealightburningfieryflamingignitedon fire

    Antonymsextinguishedquenchedunlit

  2. Intensely excited or passionateC2formal

    Filled with strong emotion, such as excitement, passion, or desire.

    ruПылающий страстью

    • His heart was aflame with love for her.
    • The crowd was aflame with enthusiasm for the performance.
    • She felt aflame with a sudden, intense jealousy.

    Synonymsablazeardentburningenthusiasticexcitedferventfieryimpassionedpassionatezealous

    Antonymsapatheticcalmcooldispassionateindifferentuninterested

Forms
  • more aflame comparative form
  • most aflame superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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