English dictionary

flame

/fl/eI/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

noun.process

Synonyms fire flaming

Source: WordNet 3.0
A stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; darting or streaming fire; a blaze; a fire.

noun

Source: webster1913

shine with a sudden light

verb.weather

Synonyms flare

Source: WordNet 3.0
be in flames or aflame

verb.weather

Examples
The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset.

Source: WordNet 3.0
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium

verb.communication

Examples
The person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To burn with a flame or blaze; to burn as gas emitted from bodies in combustion; to blaze.

verb

Source: webster1913
To kindle; to inflame; to excite.

verb

Source: webster1913