Meaning
3 sensesOften preceded by set: in or into flames; so as to be burned by fire.
в огнеv ogne
Often preceded by set.
(figuratively)In or into a colour like that of a flame.
(figuratively)In or into a state of great activity or emotion (anger, excitement, etc.).
Examples
6 sentencesThe city was all aflame.
Усе місто горіло. — aandrusiak
deDie ganze Stadt stand in Flammen. — al_ex_an_der
The valley was aflame with red and yellow leaves.
Set my soul aflame, I like that, please go on!
Keep on setting my heart aflame, I like it so far!
She was aflame with pride.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
The adverb is derived from Late Middle English a-flame, from a- (prefix meaning ‘on’ formiThe adverb is derived from Late Middle English a-flame, from a- (prefix meaning ‘on’ forming adverbial phrases; or denoting being engaged in or occupied by an activity) + flame, flaume, flawme (“flame”). Flame, flawme is derived from Anglo-Norman flaumbe, flaume, and Old French flame, flambe, from Latin flamma, probably ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰel- (“to blaze, burn (?); bright flame, fire (?)”). By surface analysis, a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’ denoting a condition, manner, or state) + flame (noun).
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Forms
more aflame, most aflame| Comparative | more aflame Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most aflame |
regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form