flame

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

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

noun

1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

Similar word(s): fire, flaming

Definition categories: process, burning, combustion

Sentences with flame as a noun:

- The cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame.

verb

1. shine with a sudden light

Similar word(s): flare

Definition categories: weather, beam, shine

2. be in flames or aflame

- The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset

Definition categories: weather, burn, combust

3. criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium

- the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed

Definition categories: communication, castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate

Sentences with flame as a verb:

- I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.