aflame
|a-flame|
B2
/əˈfleɪm/
in flames or passionate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aflame' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aflambe,' where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'flambe' meant 'flame.'
Historical Evolution
'aflambe' transformed into the modern English word 'aflame' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in flames,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'filled with passion or emotion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
on fire; in flames.
The house was aflame by the time the fire department arrived.
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Adjective 2
filled with passion or emotion.
Her eyes were aflame with excitement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39