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inflamed

The correct spelling is inflamed.

How to pronounce inflamed

verb

IPA: /ɪnˈfleɪmd/

Say it like: Inf-lam-ed

The correct spelling is inflamed. To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow. For example: "to inflame desire"

Usage Examples

to inflame desire

to inflame the eyes by overwork

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
  2. 2.To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
  3. 3.To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
  4. 4.To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of.
  5. 5.To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.

adjective

  1. 1.Resulting from or affected by inflammation.
  2. 2.Appearing to be in flames; as if made of fire.

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