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AFIRE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word afire. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word afire. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AFIRE

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ablaze
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

• resembling flame in brilliance or color

• lighted with red light as if with flames

aflame
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

alight
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

verb

• to come to rest, settle

• come down

on fire
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

burning
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of burning something

• pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

• execution by electricity

• execution by fire

• a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

adjective satellite

• of immediate import

ignited
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• set afire

aflare
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

Best Hypernyms For AFIRE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for afire, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
blazing burning

Alternatives for ABLAZE

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