enkindled
- adjective
- /ɪnˈkɪndəld/
- Archaic
:
encendido
- The campfire was enkindled with dry wood.
Examples
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The enkindled logs crackled and sent sparks into the night air.
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Her enkindled passion for justice inspired everyone around her.
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A sense of hope was enkindled within the weary travelers as dawn broke.
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The flames enkindled quickly in the dry grass.
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The campfire was enkindled with dry twigs and leaves.
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The old logs enkindled quickly, creating a warm and inviting glow.
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Once the match struck, the kindling was easily enkindled by the flame.
Synonyms
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1.0
Burning with flames and smoke
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5.5
On fire or shining brightly with color
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6.0
Burning with fire or full of strong feeling such as desire
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6.7
On fire or very full of strong feeling
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6.1
Shining with light or small fire, for example candles
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4.1
Very red and bright, as if lit by fire
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4.6
Lit by the light of a fire
Set on fire so it is burning
Made to burn and give a warm, soft light
To start to burn suddenly and brightly
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Etymology
Enkindled comes from the prefix en- meaning 'make' and the word kindle, which means 'to light a fire'. So, to be enkindled is to be 'made to burn', and by that image it now means to be 'made to feel a strong emotion' like hope or passion.