Sekirov Dictionary

flame

/fleɪm/

noun 8
verb 3
adjective 1
forms 4
phrases 3

noun8

the bright shape that moves and jumps above a fire and gives off heat
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Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
- where flames refin'd in breasts seraphic glow — 1717
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A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
- I could copy out yards of rhapsody to Lord George Poynings, her old flame, in which she addressed him by the most affectionate names. — 1844
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A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
- [M]arked by myriad clouds of every sunset-colour - flame, purple, pink, green, violet, and all the tints of gold. — 1897
flame
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(Internet, old-fashioned) An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.
- Flames are, unfortunately, a fact of USENET life. It's a rare USENET regular who hasn't been shaken to the foundations with anger at something some jerk has posted. — 1995
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The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
- The cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame.
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(no longer used) A variety of carnation.
- Sic flow’rs o’ sorts ane seldom sees, / Flecks, flames, bussards an’ picketees, / Wi’ strong carnations, like young trees, / To face the entry; […] — 1812

verb3

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To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- The main blaze of it is past, but a small thing would make it flame again. — 1608
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To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
- He flamed with indignation. — 1849
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(Internet) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
- I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.

adjective1

Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

forms

flamed · flaming · flames · flameth

Phrases with flame

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