flame-like
- adjective
- During the sunset, the sky turned a flame-like orange, creating a breathtaking view.
Examples
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The decorations on the cake were flame-like, swirling upwards in vibrant shades of red and orange.
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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.
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The artist painted a stunning portrait with flame-like strokes that captured the intensity of her emotions.
Synonyms
Very hot and like burning flames
On fire or shining brightly with color
Having a bright orange-red color like fire
Having the bright red or orange color of fire
A thing that has thin, flame-like streaks of colour, like an owl or vase
Burning with a bright fire or very bright color
Glowing brightly as if lit by fire
Like fire, very bright or full of strong feeling
A bright orange color with a red tone like fire
Antonyms
How Flame-like
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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.