On fire

Synonyms for "on fire" (78 found)

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Closest matches (16)

abandoned aglow ardent blazingboiling overbreathless burning candescent committed cordial dedicated

Adjective(5 words)

Strong matches (23)

delirious devoted devout drunk earnest enthusiastic excited exuberant faithful febrile fervent fervid feverish fiery fire fired flagrant flaming flaring flickering

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flushed fuming

Verb(1 words)

flamed

Related words (39)

glowing hearty heated hothot bloodedignited impassioned incandescent inflamed inspired intense intent intoxicated keen kindled live lively living loyal passionate

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perfervidred hotreeking resolute scintillating serious sincere smoking smoldering spirited steaming steamy unextinguished unrestrained vehement vigorous warmwhite hotzealous

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If the wind picks up and the flames spread, the whole town could go on fire.

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Anytime I am on fire with anxiety about the future, or totally freaking out that I am not being seen, heard, or treated fairly based on my old wounds, it is easy for me to RECOGNIZE that my Character 2 has flared right up in an attempt to not only protect me but help me get my needs met.

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“I'm on fire with an idea,” the 48-year-old businessman proclaimed with excitement similar to that which he projected in 1971 when his company became the first predominantly Black-owned corporation to be listed on the American Stock Exchange.

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That striker has scored four goals so far – he's on fire!

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