inflamed
UK: ɪnˈfleɪmd | US: ɪnˈfleɪmd
adj. (of tissue) red, swollen, and painful due to injury or infection
adj. (of emotions or reactions) intensely provoked or aggravated
vt. (past tense of inflame) to cause inflammation or provoke strong feelings
inflamed = in<into> + flame<fire> + ed<past participle suffix>
- in-: A Latin prefix meaning "into" or "upon," often intensifying the root.
- flame: From Latin flamma ("fire"), retaining its core meaning of heat or combustion.
- -ed: A suffix marking the past participle form in English.
Etymology Origin:
The word inflamed traces back to Latin inflammare ("to set on fire"), combining in- (intensifier) and flamma ("fire"). Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe both physical inflammation (burning-like irritation) and emotional agitation (being "fired up"). The medical sense emerged in Middle English, reflecting the visible heat and redness of affected tissues.
The wound became inflamed after exposure to bacteria.
His inflamed temper led to a heated argument.
The politician's speech inflamed the crowd's anger.
She applied cream to soothe her inflamed skin.
Chronic stress can leave the body feeling inflamed and fatigued.