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Synonyms for inflamed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-fleym
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfleɪm

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Définition of inflamed

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to set on fire with passion," from Latin inflammare "to set on fire, kindle," figuratively "to rouse, excite," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + flammare "to flame," from flamma "flame" (see flame (n.)). Literal sense of "to cause to burn" first recorded in English late 14c.
  • adj stirred to anger
  • adj congested
Example sentences :
  • The cabby turned at him his enormous and inflamed countenance truculently.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Roderic was inflamed with anger and disgust; but he had none, upon whom to wreak his revenge.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • But I am so wrought, so broken in body, so inflamed in spirit.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • It showed no signs of injury, although her eyes were red and inflamed.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • The inflamed Jake was oblivious to everything but his own purpose.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The little sufferer from inflamed gums had sobbed itself to sleep.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • To his inflamed fancy she seemed to have lain in his arms all his life, all her life.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "Wait," he whispered, looking toward the crest, inflamed with living light.
  • Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper
  • Their indignation was softened by his crushed mien, and by his inflamed eyes.
  • Extract from : « Sacrifice » by Stephen French Whitman
  • A remark which inflamed Cooper, in spite of Chipper's pretense that he did not hear it.
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
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