Word Adjective
inflamed
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɪnˈfɫeɪmd/ UK /ɪnflˈeɪmd/ in·flamed
Definition
adj.red, swollen, and painful because of an infection or injury. You use this to describe a part of your body that feels hot and sore.
adj.characterised by inflammation, typically involving redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Often used predicatively after 'become' or 'look' to describe a physiological response to injury or infection.
Examples
“My throat is inflamed and it hurts to swallow.”
“The skin around the cut became red and inflamed, suggesting that a minor infection had set in.”
“Chronic exposure to environmental pollutants can leave the respiratory passages permanently inflamed, leading to long-term breathing difficulties and decreased lung capacity.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'become', 'look', or 'feel'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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