CEFR B1

inflamed

adjective

Meaning

Red, swollen, and painful, usually as a result of injury or infection.

Examples

The doctor noticed that the patient's gums were inflamed.
His eyes were red and inflamed from lack of sleep.

Synonyms: sore, swollen, irritated, red

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inflamed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪmd/

Definition

Red, swollen, and painful, usually as a result of injury or infection.

Examples

The doctor noticed that the patient's gums were inflamed.
His eyes were red and inflamed from lack of sleep.
The insect bite left a small, inflamed bump on her arm.

How to Use inflamed

inflamed by (prepositional phrase): Made more intense or violent by something. — "The crowd was inflamed by rumors of injustice."

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