Enkindled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈkin-dᵊl/ en·kin·dle

Meaning & Definition of Enkindled

Enkindled (verb)

  1. to set (something, such as fuel) on fire, to cause to ignite
  2. to make bright and glowing
  3. to take fire, flame

Enkindled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set (something) on fire

    "see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs"

    similar: burned, fired, ignited, inflamed, kindled, lit, torched
    related: immolated, deflagrated, charred, frizzled, scorched, baked, broiled, cooked, ashed, cremated, incinerated, kilned, set off, brightened, illuminated, illumined, irradiated, lightened, radiated, scalded, scathed, seared, reignited, rekindled, relit, banked, stoked
    opposite: doused, extinguished, put out, quenched, snuffed (out)
    near: choked, smothered, suffocated, stamped (out), blackened, darkened, dimmed, dulled, obscured

Related Entry: Enkindle (verb)

Enkindle is a different word from Enkindled. The synonyms below are for enkindle, not for enkindled.

  1. to set (something) on fire

    "see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs"

    similar: burn, fire, ignite, inflame, kindle, light, torch
    related: immolate, deflagrate, char, frizzle, scorch, bake, broil, cook, ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln, set off, brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate, scald, scathe, sear, reignite, rekindle, relight, bank, stoke
    opposite: douse, extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)
    near: choke, smother, suffocate, stamp (out), blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enkindled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enkindled:

burned, fired, ignited, inflamed, kindled, lit, torched

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enkindled

Words with the opposite meaning of Enkindled:

doused, extinguished, put out, quenched, snuffed (out)

Related Words for Enkindled

immolated, deflagrated, charred, frizzled, scorched, baked, broiled, cooked, ashed, cremated, incinerated, kilned, set off, brightened, illuminated, illumined, irradiated, lightened, radiated, scalded, scathed, seared, reignited, rekindled, relit, banked, stoked

Near Antonyms of Enkindled

choked, smothered, suffocated, stamped (out), blackened, darkened, dimmed, dulled, obscured

Word Forms of Enkindled

Inflections: enkindling, enkindles

Origin & Etymology of Enkindled

First known use: 1542t

Frequently Asked Questions about Enkindled

What does "Enkindled" mean?

"Enkindled" means to set (something, such as fuel) on fire, to cause to ignite. As a verb, it is defined as: to set (something, such as fuel) on fire, to cause to ignite.

What is another word for "Enkindled"?

Other words for "Enkindled" include burned, fired, ignited, inflamed, kindled, lit and torched. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enkindled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enkindled"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enkindled". Common alternatives include burned, fired, ignited, inflamed, kindled, lit and torched.

What is the opposite of "Enkindled"?

Antonyms of "Enkindled" include doused, extinguished, put out, quenched and snuffed (out). Near antonyms include choked, smothered, suffocated and stamped (out).

How do you use "Enkindled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enkindled" in a sentence: "see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs".

Is "Enkindled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enkindled" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Enkindled"?

"Enkindled" is pronounced /in-ˈkin-dᵊl/ and divided into syllables as en·kin·dle.

What is the origin of the word "Enkindled"?

First known use: 1542t.