Enflaming

/ɛnˈfleɪmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of enflame; the ongoing act of setting on fire or stirring intense emotion.

Etymology

Gerund/present participle form of 'enflame,' using the '-ing' suffix to denote continuous action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form makes enflaming sound like a process—not a single moment of anger, but a building, ongoing fire. It's why 'enflaming passions' sounds more serious than 'enflamed passions.'

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