adj
aflame
uh-FLAYM
adj
1
On fire or burning, often used figuratively for strong emotion or excitement.
"The forest was aflame for days before the rain finally came."
"His speech left the crowd aflame with enthusiasm."
How to Use Aflame
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBurning, or metaphorically filled with intense feeling or energy.
Common pairings
set aflame
aflame with passion
Word Forms
more aflame comparative, more aflame comparative, aflamed past tense, aflames singular, most aflame superlative, most aflame superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English a-flame, combining the "a-" prefix ("on") with "flame," ultimately from Latin flamma.