Ignited

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/

Definitions of ignited

verb to set on fire or spark something to start burning

Example Sentences

A1 The match ignited quickly when I struck it against the box.

A2 The fireworks ignited with a loud bang, lighting up the night sky.

B1 The protest ignited a wave of social change throughout the country.

B2 The passionate speech ignited a fire in the hearts of the audience.

C1 The controversial article ignited a heated debate among scholars.

C2 The artist's work ignited a new artistic movement in the art world.

Examples of ignited in a Sentence

formal The spark ignited the gas, causing a fire to break out in the building.

informal The match ignited the fireworks, lighting up the sky with colors.

slang His speech ignited the crowd, getting everyone pumped up for the game.

figurative Her passion for art ignited a creative spark within her, leading to a series of beautiful paintings.

Grammatical Forms of ignited

• past tense: ignited
• plural: ignited
• comparative: more ignited
• superlative: most ignited
• present tense: ignite
• future tense: will ignite
• perfect tense: have ignited
• continuous tense: is igniting
• singular: ignited
• positive degree: ignited
• infinitive: ignite
• gerund: igniting
• participle: ignited

Origin and Evolution of ignited

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignited' originated from the Latin word 'ignitus', which means 'set on fire'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ignited' has retained its original meaning of setting something on fire, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a situation or emotion that is sparked or intensified.