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enkindled

/ɪnˈkɪn.dəld/

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adjective

/ɪnˈkɪn.dəld/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или поэтическое прилагательное, означающее подожжённый или воспламенённый; используется в переносном смысле для описания пробуждения сильных эмоций или страстей.

An archaic or poetic adjective meaning set on fire or ignited; used figuratively to describe strong emotions or passions being aroused.

  1. Set on fireC2formal

    Ignited or caused to burn; set ablaze.

    ruЗажженный

    • The dry leaves were enkindled by a stray spark.
    • The campfire was enkindled with a single match.
    • The ancient torch was enkindled from the sacred flame.

    Synonymsablazeafireignitedinflamedkindled

    Antonymsextinguishedquenchedsmothered

Forms
  • more enkindled comparative form
  • most enkindled superlative form

verb

enkindle/ɪnˈkɪn.dəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий поджигать, зажигать или вызывать сильные эмоции или страсти.

An archaic verb meaning to set on fire, ignite, or to arouse strong emotions or passions.

  1. Set on fireC2formal

    To cause something to begin burning; to ignite.

    ruЗажечь

    • The sparks enkindled the dry leaves.
    • He used a match to enkindle the campfire.
    • The strong wind helped enkindle the flames.

    Synonymsfireigniteinflamekindlelight

    Antonymsdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

  2. Arouse or inspireC2formal

    To stir up strong feelings, emotions, or interest.

    ruВоспламенять

    • Her speech enkindled a sense of hope in the audience.
    • The teacher's passion enkindled a love of learning in her students.
    • The revolutionary ideas enkindled a desire for change.

    Synonymsarouseawakenexciteigniteinflameinspirekindleprovokestimulatestir

    Antonymsdampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress

Forms
  • enkindled past participle
  • enkindled past simple
  • enkindling present participle
  • enkindles third person singular