flames

[fleɪmz]

flames Definition

• 1. the visible, gaseous part of a fire
• 2. a strong, intense emotion

Using flames: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flames" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The flames were reaching the ceiling.

• Example

  She felt the flames of anger rising within her.

• Example

  Their love burned with the flames of passion.

flames Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flames

• fire
• blaze
• inferno
• passion
• fervor

Antonyms for flames

• extinguish
• quench
• apathy
• indifference

Phrases with flames

• fan the flames

  to make a situation worse, especially by encouraging or increasing anger or violence

  Example

  His speech only fanned the flames of the already tense situation.

• go up in flames

  to fail completely and often disastrously

  Example

  Their business went up in flames after the economic crisis hit.

• flame war

  an online argument that becomes heated and hostile, often involving personal attacks

  Example

  The discussion about politics turned into a flame war in the comments section.

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Summary: flames in Brief

The term 'flames' [fleɪmz] refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire, as well as a strong, intense emotion. It can describe literal fires, such as 'The flames were reaching the ceiling,' or figurative ones, like 'Their love burned with the flames of passion.' Phrases like 'fan the flames' and 'go up in flames' extend the metaphorical use of the word.