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aflame
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aflame
(adjective)
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aflame
/ə
ˈ
fleɪm/
adjective
aflame
/ə
ˈ
fleɪm/
adjective
Learner's definition of AFLAME
not used before a noun
:
burning
:
on fire
In a few minutes, the entire town was
aflame
. [=
afire, ablaze
]
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often used figuratively
Their hearts were
aflame
. [=filled with love and excitement]
The fields are
aflame
with flowers of every color.
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— aflame
adverb
The roof was set
aflame
by lightning.
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