Afire
adjective
In a state of burning; on fire.
The building was afire before the firefighters arrived.
Usage tips
Neutral
burning afire,burst afire,set afire
adverb
To be filled with enthusiasm or strong feelings.
He spoke afire about his plans to travel the world.
Usage tips
Neutral
afire with excitement,afire with passion,afire with hope
adjective
In a state of burning; on fire.
The building was afire before the firefighters arrived.
Usage tips
Neutral
burning afire,burst afire,set afire
adverb
To be filled with enthusiasm or strong feelings.
He spoke afire about his plans to travel the world.
Usage tips
Neutral
afire with excitement,afire with passion,afire with hope
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Used to describe something physically on fire
The house was afire after the lightning strike.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Refers to intense emotions or passions
She was afire with enthusiasm for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Usage
Common in literary contexts to create vivid imagery
The landscape looked afire with autumn leaves.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Used to describe something physically on fire
The house was afire after the lightning strike.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Refers to intense emotions or passions
She was afire with enthusiasm for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Usage
Common in literary contexts to create vivid imagery
The landscape looked afire with autumn leaves.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Used to describe something physically on fire
The house was afire after the lightning strike.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Refers to intense emotions or passions
She was afire with enthusiasm for the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Usage
Common in literary contexts to create vivid imagery
The landscape looked afire with autumn leaves.
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