flame meaning and definition

FLAME noun

Definition of flame (noun)

1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
   • "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"
   • synonyms: fire, flaming

FLAME verb

Definition of flame (verb)

1. shine with a sudden light
   • "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"
   • synonyms: flare
2. be in flames or aflame
   • "The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset"
3. criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
   • "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed"