English dictionary
flame
nounPronunciation
fleɪm
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
verb
- criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
verb
- be in flames or aflame
verb
- shine with a sudden light
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