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afire Synonyms

Another word for afire

Choosing another word for afire depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Burning or in flames.

Usage Example

"Within minutes of the lightning strike, the dry timber of the old barn was completely on fire."

Strongest
on fire
ablaze
aflame
burning
blazing
Strong
flaming
alight

• adverb (Context 2)

On fire; into a state of burning.

Usage Example

"The intense summer heat and dry winds easily set the parched brushland on fire."

Strongest
on fire
ablaze
aflame
Strong
alight

• adjective (Context 3)

Filled with passionate excitement, enthusiasm, or ardor.

Usage Example

"The young scholars were passionate with curiosity after discovering the previously untranslated manuscript."

Strong
passionate
fervent
ardent
impassioned
zealous
enthusiastic
aglow

Opposites of afire

The opposite of afire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

apathetic
extinguished
indifferent
unenthusiastic
unlit
listless
See all opposites of afire

• Nearby Words

aficionada
aficionado
afield
afire
aflame
afloat
aflutter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Afire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/afire
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