inflamed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
KK: /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
adjective
Definition
Having a red, swollen, and painful appearance due to inflammation or irritation.
Example
The doctor examined the inflamed area on her arm.
Conversation
I noticed your skin looks a bit inflamed today, are you okay?
Yeah, I think it's just a reaction to some new soap I tried.
That makes sense, I've had inflamed skin before from allergies.
It's annoying, but it usually clears up pretty quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swollen
red
irritated
Antonyms
calm
cool
unaffected
verb
Definition
To become red, swollen, and painful, often due to injury or infection.
Example
The doctor said my throat was inflamed due to the infection.
Tense Forms
Past: inflamed
Past Participle: inflamed
Conversation
I heard that your allergies inflamed recently, how are you feeling now?
Yeah, it was pretty rough for a few days, but I'm better now.
That's good to hear! I hope they don't inflame again when the pollen season starts.
Root Explanation
Inflamed → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or within) and "flamare" (meaning to flame or to burn). The word "inflamed" describes a condition where tissue is burning or heated, often due to infection or injury.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'burning' ('flamare') 'within' ('in-') — that's why inflamed means a part of the body that is heated or irritated.
Visually Confused Words
uninflamed
infame
flamed
reinflame
unlamed
unfamed