Synonyms
Examples of aflame in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This unquenchable curiosity, as Shravan underscores, is the kindling that sets creativity aflame.
—
Kristen Lynch, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Some of the local smoked mackerel, an octopus for the willful Italian, and another fish set aflame.
—Andrew Sean Greer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
In the United States, news of the event set right-wing social media aflame.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
No one has to set the next two months aflame alone.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
In a world aflame with protest, Latin America stands out as a raging ten-alarm fire.
—Moisés Naím, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2019
While lower Manhattan’s rupture and rejuvenation continue apace, Harlem is aflame, its potential renewal deferred.
—Walton Muyumba, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
The fighting reached a climax when the British and their allies besieged a Pequot fort and set it aflame, hunting down those who fled.
—Daniel Immerwahr, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Some even incorporate items from Adelman’s studio, like ceramics, as well as aflame glass oil lamps.
—ELLE Decor, 18 May 2023
See More
Kristen Lynch, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
Some of the local smoked mackerel, an octopus for the willful Italian, and another fish set aflame.
—Andrew Sean Greer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
In the United States, news of the event set right-wing social media aflame.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2023
No one has to set the next two months aflame alone.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
In a world aflame with protest, Latin America stands out as a raging ten-alarm fire.
—Moisés Naím, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2019
While lower Manhattan’s rupture and rejuvenation continue apace, Harlem is aflame, its potential renewal deferred.
—Walton Muyumba, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023
The fighting reached a climax when the British and their allies besieged a Pequot fort and set it aflame, hunting down those who fled.
—Daniel Immerwahr, Harper's Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
Some even incorporate items from Adelman’s studio, like ceramics, as well as aflame glass oil lamps.
—ELLE Decor, 18 May 2023
See More
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'aflame.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of aflame was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing aflame
Dictionary Entries Near aflame
Cite this Entry
“Aflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aflame. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on aflame
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share