flame-coloured

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Word: Flame-coloured

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Flame-coloured" describes something that has the bright orange-red color of flames. Imagine the colors you see when a fire is burning; this word captures that vibrant and warm hue.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "flame-coloured" to describe objects, clothing, or anything that has a similar bright orange-red color. It is often used in artistic descriptions, fashion, or when describing nature.

Example Sentences:

1. The sunset painted the sky in beautiful flame-coloured hues.
2. She wore a flame-coloured dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might encounter "flame-coloured" in literature or poetry, where it can symbolize passion, energy, or intensity. For example, a character might have "flame-coloured hair," which could suggest a fiery personality.

Word Variants:

• Flame (noun): The visible, gaseous part of a fire.
• Flaming (adjective): Can also describe something that is very bright or intense, similar to flames.
• Flame-like (adjective): Having qualities that remind one of flames.

Different Meanings:

While "flame-coloured" primarily refers to color, the word "flame" can also refer to a feeling of passion or strong emotion (e.g., "the flame of love").

Synonyms:

• Fire-colored: A more general term that can refer to colors found in fire.
• Orange-red: Describes the specific color without the imagery.
• Vermilion: A bright red to reddish-orange color.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically include the word "flame-coloured," you might encounter phrases like: - "Playing with fire": Taking risks that could lead to trouble. - "Fan the flames": To encourage or intensify a situation, often in a negative way.

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Adjective

1. having the brilliant orange-red color of flames

Synonyms

• flame-colored