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Definition of inflamed

inflamed

/ɪnˈfleɪmd/
in · flamed
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• adjective

1

Red, swollen, hot, and often painful, typically as a bodily reaction to injury, infection, or irritation.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to treat the patient's inflamed skin."

2

Aroused to intense emotion, passion, anger, or excitement; aggravated or heightened in intensity.

Example

"The mediator worked calmly to de-escalate the dispute and soothe the inflamed tempers in the room."

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• Rhymes for inflamed

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infirmity
infirmly
inflame
inflamed
inflammability
inflammable
inflammation

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'inflame', which entered Middle English via Old French 'enflammer', from Latin 'inflammare' ('to set on fire'), combining 'in-' ('into') and 'flamma' ('flame').

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