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firelike

firelike

4.4
Having the bright red or orange color of fire
  • adjective
  • /ˈfaɪərˌlaɪk/
translation icon : similar al fuego
  • The candle flames danced in a firelike manner, illuminating the room with a warm and inviting light.

Examples

  • The sunset cast a firelike glow across the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant oranges and reds.

  • Fire ant venom is unique because of the high concentration of toxins, which are responsible for a firelike burning pain.

    Academic text (2004)

  • According to the treatise, people with reddish-white complexions are firelike in their temperaments, and those that are evenly red and white have sound character.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Her hair shimmered with a firelike brilliance, capturing the sunlight and reflecting it in dazzling hues.

Synonyms

fiery
vsfirelike
44 3.6

Very hot and like burning flames

focuses on appearance, color, or general quality rather than real heat
ablaze
vsfirelike
14 5.5

On fire or shining brightly with color

describes similarity in appearance, color, or quality rather than an actual burning state
flame-colored
vsfirelike
1 4.1

Having a bright orange-red color like fire

includes color but also covers general appearance or other heat related qualities
flame-like
vsfirelike
4.1

Having the bright, moving look of a small fire

is broader, matching the whole burning mass appearance, color, and quality
igneous
vsfirelike
  • Literature
9.6

Like fire, very bright or full of strong feeling

is more neutral and used in everyday descriptions rather than literary style
flaming
vsfirelike
1.8

Burning with a bright fire or very bright color

often describes resemblance in appearance or color rather than actual burning
flame-orange
vsfirelike
3.8

A bright orange color with a red tone like fire

is broader, referring also to overall appearance or quality beyond color

How Fiery

ablaze
14 5.5
flaming
1.8
fiery
44 3.6
firelike
4.4

Surface Forms

firelike positive

Morphology

firelike = fire (transparent) = fire + like

The adjective is formed by the productive suffix '-like' meaning 'resembling', so the meaning is directly derivable from 'fire' + '-like'.

Etymology

Firelike is simply fire + -like, where -like means 'like' or 'similar to'. So, firelike describes something that looks or feels like fire, for example a bright, warm colour or a glowing light.