Flamed

The past tense of 'flame', 'flamed' describes the act of emitting a bright, often fluctuating, burst of fire or light. Figuratively, it can represent intense emotion, anger, or passionate expression, or the rapid spread of something, like information or a rumor. It conveys a sense of intensity, dynamism, and often destruction, depending on context. The degree of 'flaming' intensity may be determined by the context of the statement, from a sudden flare-up to a raging inferno. Metaphorically, it may refer to the escalation of any kind of interaction, e.g. a debate or an online argument.

Flamed meaning with examples

• The bonfire, ignited by a single match, immediately flamed high into the night sky, casting dancing shadows on the surrounding trees. The heat was instantly palpable as it began to roar.
• After the initial accusations, the argument quickly flamed into a full-blown shouting match, with both parties hurling insults and accusations back and forth. The atmosphere in the room became poisonous.
• News of the scandal flamed across social media within minutes, with everyone talking about it. The viral nature of the information led to an endless stream of posts and commentary.
• Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment when she realized her zipper had come undone in front of the entire class during her presentation. She stammered for the first time in her life.
• The blacksmith carefully flamed the metal, bringing it to a glowing orange before shaping it with a hammer. He used a high-pressure forge to facilitate the heat treatment.