nounπShareThe visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat."The flickering flame danced on the birthday cake, casting warm light on the happy faces. "energyphysicsnaturephenomenaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair."He had a flame at school, a girl he saw every day and spent hours talking to. "personhumanfamilyemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIntentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger."Her comment about his presentation was a flame; it was meant to embarrass him in front of the whole class. "communicationinternetlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour."The sunset painted the sky with a beautiful flame of reddish-orange-gold. "colorphysicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."appearancemusicmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBurning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger."Her flame for painting was evident in the countless hours she spent sketching. "emotioncharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze."The campfire quickly flamed up when the wood was added. "energyphysicschemistrynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour."The argument between the siblings flamed into a shouting match. "emotionactioncharacterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody)."I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup."internetcommunicationcomputingtechnologymediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame."The sunset painted the sky with a flame color, a brilliant reddish orange-gold. "colorappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading