Meanings
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1
adj
burning or on fire
Within minutes, the dry roof was aflame.
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2
adj
glowing brightly as if with fire
The western sky was aflame with orange and crimson light.
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3
adj
filled with intense emotion or excitement
Her face was aflame with indignation.
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Etymology
Formed from a- + flame, literally 'in flame' or 'on fire.' The physical sense was extended to bright color and then to intense emotion, as though light or heat were visibly burning within a person.