aflame

English

Etymology

a- + flame

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪm

Adjective

aflame (comparative more aflame, superlative most aflame)

  1. in flames, on fire, flaming, with flames coming from it
  2. showing anger or contempt
    She said nothing and simply stared at him, eyes aflame.

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