enkindled

• Adjetivo literário ou arcaico que significa aceso ou inflamado; usado em sentido figurado para descrever o despertar de emoções ou paixões intensas.

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.

   Aceso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosablazeafireignitedinflamedkindled

   Antônimosextinguishedquenchedsmothered

• Verbo pouco comum ou literário que significa acender, atear fogo ou inflamar; em sentido figurado, despertar ou provocar emoções e paixões intensas.

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.

   Acender

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

   Sinônimosfireigniteinflamekindlelight

   Antônimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

2. Arouse or inspireC2formal

   To stir up strong feelings, emotions, or interest.

   Despertar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarouseawakenexciteigniteinflameinspirekindleprovokestimulatestir

   Antônimosdampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress