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flamingly

flamingly

7.4
In a way that burns like fire
  • adverb
  • /ˈfleɪmɪŋli/
translation icon : en llamas
  • Logs in the fireplace glowed flamingly as the family gathered around for warmth.

Examples

  • The torch was held high, shining flamingly in the darkness of the cave.

  • The campfire burned flamingly through the night.

  • The dry leaves caught fire and burned flamingly in the autumn breeze.

  • Why does the fire burn flamingly in the fireplace?

  • The campfire burned flamingly, casting a warm glow on the surrounding trees.

  • The fire danced flamingly in the fireplace, filling the room with heat and light.

  • As the flames rose flamingly, the firefighters quickly moved to extinguish the blaze.

Synonyms

blazingly
vsflamingly
1 5.3

In a very bright or very fast way

is literally burning rather than simply bright or intense
scorchingly
vsflamingly
1 6.1

In very strong, burning heat like the sun

is literally burning or appears to be on fire

Surface Forms

flamingly positive

Morphology

flamingly = flaming (transparent) = flame + ing + ly

Formed from the adjective 'flaming' (flame + -ing) with the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the literal sense 'burning with flames' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Flamingly comes from the word flame ('fire') plus the ending -ly ('in a ... way'), so its basic picture is of something full of burning fire. Think of a log or torch shining and moving with real flames, and you can remember the literal sense of 'burning with flames'.