aflame Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
    ablaze; aroused.
    • his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker
    • he was aflame with desire
  2. adjective satellite lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    afire; alight; on fire; ablaze; aflare.
    • forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning
    • even the car's tires were aflame
    • a night aflare with fireworks
    • candles alight on the tables
    • houses on fire

WordNet


A*flame" adverb & adjective
Etymology
Pref. a- + flame.
Definitions
  1. Inflames; glowing with light or passion; ablaze. G. Eliot.

Webster 1913