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flame-like

flame-like

4.1
Having the bright, moving look of a small fire
  • adjective
translation icon : flameante
  • During the sunset, the sky turned a flame-like orange, creating a breathtaking view.

Examples

  • The decorations on the cake were flame-like, swirling upwards in vibrant shades of red and orange.

  • So what you can see with Hanuman is a swag down the front of his outfit with then two upturned flame like elements to each side and you get a couple of those.

  • The artist painted a stunning portrait with flame-like strokes that captured the intensity of her emotions.

Synonyms

fiery
vsflame-like
44 3.6

Very hot and like burning flames

emphasizes visual resemblance rather than actual heat or burning
ablaze
vsflame-like
14 5.5

On fire or shining brightly with color

describes look or quality like a flame rather than active burning
flame-colored
vsflame-like
1 4.1

Having a bright orange-red color like fire

is about overall flame appearance or qualities, not only color
firelike
vsflame-like
4.4

Having the bright red or orange color of fire

is focused specifically on the look or qualities of a flame
flammulated
vsflame-like
  • Specialized
9.9

A thing that has thin, flame-like streaks of colour, like an owl or vase

is broader, covering overall appearance or qualities like a flame
flaming
vsflame-like
1.8

Burning with a bright fire or very bright color

focuses on resemblance to a flame, not real combustion or heat
aflare
vsflame-like
  • Archaic
9.0

Glowing brightly as if lit by fire

is about resembling a flame's shape or qualities, not only brightness
igneous
vsflame-like
  • Literature
9.6

Like fire, very bright or full of strong feeling

is plain visual likeness rather than a literary or poetic effect
flame-orange
vsflame-like
3.8

A bright orange color with a red tone like fire

describes resemblance in color only rather than full flame qualities

Antonyms

3.9

A thing that does not produce a flame and is safe to use indoors

How Flame-like

blazing
1 3.5
flame-like
4.1
fiery
44 3.6

Surface Forms

flame-like positive

Morphology

flame-like = flame (transparent) = flame + like

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'flame' plus '-like', meaning 'resembling'.

Etymology

Flame-like comes from the word flame ('fire') and the ending -like ('similar to'). It means 'bright', 'moving', or 'shaped like a fire', so we use it for colors, hair, or objects that look like a small flame.