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afire
This term describes a state of combustion or intense energy, often functioning as a predicative adjective that follows a verb rather than preceding a noun. It carries a sense of suddenness or intensity, whether describing a physical blaze or a psychological state of fervor.
When used figuratively, it suggests an internal spark of passion or anger that consumes the subject, creating a vivid image of heat and light. It is more poetic and dramatic than words like excited or burning, making it common in literary contexts to emphasize an overwhelming emotional drive.
Meanings
Examples
The entire forest was afire within minutes of the lightning strike.
Look at that building, it is completely afire!
Look at that building, it is completely afire!
The ancient library was set afire during the siege.
Her eyes were afire with ambition as she stepped into the boardroom.
The crowd was afire with excitement when the hero entered the arena.
The sunset left the horizon afire with shades of orange and red.
He spoke with a passion that set the entire room afire.