Pronunciation: /əˈfleɪm/
adjective on fire; burning fiercely
A1 The campfire was aflame with bright orange flames.
A2 The candles on the birthday cake were aflame as the birthday girl made a wish.
B1 The forest was aflame with wildfires, causing widespread destruction.
B2 The fireworks display was aflame with colorful bursts of light against the night sky.
C1 The artist's passion for painting was aflame, evident in every brushstroke.
C2 The political debate was aflame with heated arguments and passionate speeches.
adverb in flames; on fire
A1 The campfire was aflame, providing warmth on a cold night.
A2 She watched as the paper caught aflame in the fireplace.
B1 The forest was set aflame by the lightning strike.
B2 The building was set aflame by an arsonist.
C1 The passion between them was aflame, burning brightly.
C2 The rioters set the city aflame with their anger and destruction.
formal The old building was set aflame by an unknown arsonist.
informal The campfire was suddenly aflame, lighting up the night.
slang The party was so lit, it was like the whole place was aflame!
figurative His passion for music was aflame, driving him to practice for hours on end.
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