flame

Definition

  • noun: the hot, glowing gas that can be seen when a fire is burning
  • noun: the glowing gaseous part of a fire
  • verb: to burn with a flame
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: blaze, brightness, ardor

Examples

  • The curtains caught on fire and the cabin 'went up in flames'. [=was destroyed by fire]

  • The engine suddenly 'burst/exploded into flames'. [=the engine suddenly began burning]

  • He got/was 'flamed' for expressing a controversial political opinion on the Internet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hold still! Now, it's time to recruit my army. - Expecting someone, Maeve? - Indeed. We're due for some out-of-town guests. An old flame with an interest in safecracking. Hope your guests have some deep pockets. Your tab's run up higher than a thief's pulse in church. No, I don't believe it has. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8