in·flame ( n-fl m )v. in·flamed, in·flam·ing, in·flames v.tr. 1. To arouse to passionate feeling or action: crimes that inflamed the entire community. 2. To make more violent; intensify: "inflamed to madness an already savage nature" (Robert Graves). 3. a. To cause (the skin) to redden or grow hot, as from strong emotion or stimulants. b. To turn red or make glow: Great bonfires inflamed the night. 4. To produce inflammation in (a tissue or organ). 5. To set on fire; kindle. v.intr. 1. To become excited or aroused. 2. To be affected by inflammation. 3. To catch fire. [Middle English enflaumen, from Old French enflammer, from Latin  nflammre : in-, intensive pref.; see in-2 + flammre, to set on fire (from flamma, flame; see bhel-1 in Indo-European roots).]in·flam er n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | inflamed - resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened; "eyes inflamed with crying" unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers" |
| 2. |  inflamed - lighted with red light as if with flames; "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees"; "the inflamed clouds at sunset"; "reddened faces around the campfire"light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" | |
| 3. | inflamed - adorned with tongues of flame heraldry - the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies |
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Translations
inflamed [ɪnˈfleɪmd] adj [skin, gums, joint, organ] → enflammé(e)
to become inflamed → devenir enflammé(e)
to become inflamed → devenir enflammé(e)
inflamed [ɪnˈfleɪmd] adj (Med) → infiammato/a
inflamed [ɪnˈfleɪmd] adj (Med) → infiammato/a
inflamed [ɪnˈfleɪmd] adj (Med) → infiammato/a
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