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- [in-fleym]
- /ɪnˈfleɪm/
- /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fleym]
- /ɪnˈfleɪm/
Definitions of inflamed word
- verb with object inflamed to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.). 1
- verb with object inflamed to arouse to a high degree of passion or feeling: His harangue inflamed the rabble. 1
- verb with object inflamed to incite or rouse, as to violence: His words inflamed the angry mob to riot. 1
- verb with object inflamed (of an emotion, as rage) to cause to redden or grow heated: Uncontrollable rage inflamed his face. 1
- verb with object inflamed to cause inflammation in: Her eyes were inflamed with crying. 1
- verb with object inflamed to raise (the blood, bodily tissue, etc.) to a morbid or feverish heat. 1
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Origin of inflamed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; in-2 + flame; replacing Middle English enflammen < Middle French enflammer < Latin inflammāre to kindle
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Parts of speech for Inflamed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inflamed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inflamed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inflamed
adj inflamed
- angered — a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
- angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
- aroused — in a state of sexual arousal
- sore — suffering bodily pain from wounds, bruises, etc., as a person: He is sore because of all that exercise.
- irritated — angered, provoked, or annoyed.
adjective inflamed
noun inflamed
- infrared — the part of the invisible spectrum that is contiguous to the red end of the visible spectrum and that comprises electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths from 800 nm to 1 mm.
- garnet — Henry Highland, 1815–82, U.S. clergyman and abolitionist.
- fuchsia — a plant belonging to the genus Fuchsia, of the evening primrose family, including many varieties cultivated for their handsome drooping flowers.
- claret — Claret is a type of French red wine.
- bittersweet — If you describe an experience as bittersweet, you mean that it has some happy aspects and some sad ones.
Antonyms for inflamed
verb inflamed
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- appeased — to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
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