Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word

Antonyms for aflame

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-fleym

Phonetic Transcription : əˈfleɪm

Definition of aflame

Origin : 1550s, from a- "on" (see a- (1)) + flame (n.). Figurative use by 1856.

As in afire : adj on fire
As in fired : adj subjected to fire
As in burning : adj blazing, flashing
As in on fire : adj burning
As in blazing : adj on fire
As in conflagrant : adj burning
As in ablaze : adj on fire
As in ablaze : adj brightly illuminated
As in excited : adj inspired; upset
As in fiery : adj passionate; on fire
As in flaming : adj burning

Example sentences :

To be expected to follow other people's observances set her aflame.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

His face was aflame with joy, and he writhed and shook like one who hath a devil.
Extract from : « The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales » by Arthur Conan Doyle

His laughter was gone, his face was aflame, and his voice rose to a shrill cry.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

But her face, which had been aflame, broke into tears again and her voice failed her.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

"Getting a divorce," I answered, firmly, for my heart was now aflame.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

My blood was aflame, and I was not minded to wait for our meeting at Reaux.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

The sun had just set, and the whole expanse of water was aflame with the afterglow.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

That box often contained secrets which, if divulged, would set Europe aflame.
Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux

I was all aflame, and the fire was scorching her as well as me.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Her cheeks are aflame with roses, like unto the dawn in God's heaven.
Extract from : « A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections » by Isabel Florence Hapgood

Synonyms for aflame

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019