Synonyms for

Flames

Verb / fleɪmz / Another word for flames — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Flames are the hot, glowing gas that you see when something is on fire.

Synonyms & similar words

fire flare flaming flame blaze fire inferno bonfire combustion conflagration ignition incandescence kindling pyre scorch torch wildfire embers heat light radiance combust flare ignite

Synonyms by register

Formal

conflagration inferno blaze

Informal

fire burn hot stuff

Literary

firelight ardor pyre

Antonyms

embers ashes cinders smoldering coolness quench extinguish

Common collocations

  • raging flames
  • licking flames
  • consuming flames
  • burst into flames
  • dance in the flames
  • escape the flames
  • control the flames
  • flames of passion

Word family

noun flame
verb flame
adjective flaming

Usage note

While 'flames' often refers to literal fire, it can also be used metaphorically for intense emotions like passion or anger. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The flames danced in the fireplace.
  2. The house was engulfed in flames.
  3. The firefighter bravely fought the flames.
  4. The marshmallow turned golden brown over the flames of the campfire.
  5. The flames flickered in the wind.

Quotes

  • "The brightest flames leave the deepest scars."
  • "The flames of passion are not easily extinguished."
  • "The flames of a candle will always remind us of the light."

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