Word Games Pro Dictionary
flame
noun
verb
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
fleɪm
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
“fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries”
verb
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
“the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed”
verb
be in flames or aflame
“The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset”
verb
shine with a sudden light
“The night sky flared with the massive bombardment”
In context
Example Sentences
fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed
The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset
The night sky flared with the massive bombardment
Similar words