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."

Synonyms of inflamed

Words with a similar meaning to inflamed:

• sore
• swollen
• irritated
• red

Antonyms of inflamed

Words with the opposite meaning to inflamed:

• soothed
• healed

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