flamed

1. 1
   verb

   Past tense and past participle of flame. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.

   The dry brush flamed instantly when the spark touched it.

   By the time help arrived, the curtains had flamed up to the ceiling.

   Note
2. 2
   adjective

   Cooked or browned quickly over an open fire.

   Like a marshmallow held over a campfire until the outside turns brown.

   She ordered flamed salmon with a squeeze of lemon.

   The flamed peppers had a deep, smoky taste.

   Similarseared, chargrilled, charred, grilled

3. 3
   adjective

   Having wavy lines in the wood that look like flames.

   Like the wavy shapes in a flickering fire, but frozen into the wood.

   The flamed maple top gave the guitar a striking shimmer.

   Collectors pay extra for a violin with a richly flamed back.

   Similarcurly, figured

   Oppositeplain

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