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- Dictionaryflame/fleɪm/
noun
- 1. a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire: "the car was engulfed in flames" Similar
- 2. a vitriolic or abusive message posted on the internet or sent by email, typically in quick response to another message: informal "send out an unsolicited email and you could possibly receive thousands of flames"
verb
- 1. burn and give off flames: "a great fire flamed in an open fireplace" Similar
- 2. direct a vitriolic or abusive message at (someone) on the internet or via email: informal "your opinions and mine are probably different, but please don't flame me"
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noun. uk / fleɪm / us / fleɪm / flame noun (FIRE) Add to word list. B2 [ C or U ] a stream of hot, burning gas from something on fire: The flames grew larger as the fire spread. burst into flames The car flipped over and burst into flames (= started burning immediately).
The meaning of FLAME is the glowing gaseous part of a fire. How to use flame in a sentence.
noun. burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor. Synonyms: fire. Often flames. the state or condition of blazing combustion: to burst into flames. any flamelike condition; glow; inflamed condition. brilliant light; scintillating luster.
A flame is an email message which severely criticizes or attacks someone. [computing, informal] The best way to respond to a flame is to ignore it. Flame is also a verb. Ever been flamed? [be VERB -ed] 3. verb. If someone's face flames, it suddenly looks red, usually because they are angry. [written] Her cheeks flamed an angry red. [V colour]
flame. (flām) n. 1. The zone of burning gases and fine suspended matter associated with rapid combustion; a hot, glowing mass of burning gas or vapor. 2. The condition of active, blazing combustion: burst into flame. 3. Something resembling a flame in motion, brilliance, intensity, or shape.
The flame of a fire produces light and heat and often flickers or dances. As a verb, to flame is to be on fire or to flare up. On the Internet, flame has a different meaning: to post or send aggressive, negative, or insulting messages in a public electronic forum.
Definition of flame noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.