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aflame Synonyms

Another word for aflame

Choosing another word for aflame depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In flames; burning fiercely.

Usage Example

"Within minutes of the lightning strike, the old wooden barn was completely ablaze."

Strongest
ablaze
afire
on fire
burning
blazing
Strong
alight

• adjective (Context 2)

Glowing brightly with intense light or vivid color, or filled with passionate emotion.

Usage Example

"In October, the mountain slopes were aglow with crimson and golden autumn foliage."

Strongest
aglow
Strong
glowing
radiant
impassioned
fired up

• adverb (Context 3)

Into or in a state of burning, glowing, or intense excitement.

Usage Example

"Thedry brush caught the stray spark and burst ablaze almost instantly."

Strongest
ablaze
afire
Strong
alight

Opposites of aflame

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

extinguished
dull
out
unlit
dark
apathetic
indifferent
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• Nearby Words

aficionado
afield
afire
aflame
afloat
aflutter
afoot

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