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alight vs aflame

aflame vs alight

alight and aflame both are adjectives.

alight is a verb but aflame is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alight No Yes Yes No
aflame No Yes No No
As adjectives, alight and aflame are synonyms defined as:
  • alight and aflame: lighted up by or as by fire or flame
Other synonyms of alight include ablaze, afire, aflare, on fire.
alight (adjective) aflame (adjective)
lighted up by or as by fire or flame lighted up by or as by fire or flame
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
alight (verb) aflame (verb)
come down
to come to rest, settle
Difference between alight and aflame

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