American English pronunciation
How to pronounce aflame
IPA transcription: [əf'leɪm]
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Adjective
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keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; - Bram Stoker
“his face all ablaze with excitement”
“he was aflame with desire”
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lighted up by or as by fire or flame
“forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning”
“even the car's tires were aflame”
“a night aflare with fireworks”
“candles alight on the tables”
“houses on fire”
Usage examples
- Rusty is arrested, but sets the arresting officer aflame and escapes.