Inflamed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Adorned with tongues of flame.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dragon's wings were inflamed with tongues of fire as it soared through the darkening sky.
- The inflamed edges of the volcanic crater glowed like embers in the fading light.
- As the phoenix rose from the ashes, its plumage was inflamed with vibrant hues of orange and red.
- The inflamed tendrils of the blazing wildfire snaked through the dry underbrush.
- The inflamed tips of the candles cast a warm, golden glow across the room.
Meaning 2
Resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened; "eyes inflamed with crying".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her inflamed skin itched terribly after the allergic reaction to the new soap.
- The doctor examined the inflamed area on the patient's knee and prescribed antibiotics.
- His eyes were inflamed from lack of sleep and the long hours spent staring at the computer screen.
- The inflamed tonsils made swallowing extremely painful for the young girl.
- The athlete's inflamed ankle kept her from participating in the championship game.
Meaning 3
Lighted with red light as if with flames; "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees"; "the inflamed clouds at sunset"; "reddened faces around the campfire".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city skyline at dusk presented an inflamed horizon with hues of orange and pink.
- Inflamed by the vibrant colors of the sunset, the clouds danced with hues of red and purple.
- As the volcano erupted, the night sky was painted with inflamed hues of orange and red.
- The room was aglow with an inflamed ambiance created by the crimson fairy lights.
- The sky at twilight appeared inflamed, ablaze with hues of crimson and gold.