Kindling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkin(d)-liŋ/ kin·dling

Meaning & Definition of Kindling

Kindling (noun)

  1. easily combustible material for starting a fire

Kindling (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in propellant

    similar: propellant, energy, fuel, power, force

Kindling (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set (something) on fire

    "worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve"

    similar: burning, enkindling, firing, igniting, inflaming, lighting, torching
    related: immolating, deflagrating, charring, frizzling, scorching, baking, broiling, cooking, ashing, cremating, incinerating, kilning, setting off, brightening, illuminating, illumining, irradiating, lightening, radiating, scalding, scathing, searing, reigniting, rekindling, relighting, banking, stoking
    opposite: dousing, extinguishing, putting out, quenching, snuffing (out)
    near: choking, smothering, suffocating, stamping (out), blackening, darkening, dimming, dulling, obscuring

Related Entry: Kindle (verb)

Kindle is a different word from Kindling. The synonyms below are for kindle, not for kindling.

  1. to set (something) on fire

    "worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve"

    similar: burn, enkindle, fire, ignite, inflame, 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 Kindling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kindling:

propellant, energy, fuel, power, force, burning, enkindling, firing, igniting, inflaming, lighting, torching

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kindling

Words with the opposite meaning of Kindling:

dousing, extinguishing, putting out, quenching, snuffing (out)

Related Words for Kindling

immolating, deflagrating, charring, frizzling, scorching, baking, broiling, cooking, ashing, cremating, incinerating, kilning, setting off, brightening, illuminating, illumining, irradiating, lightening, radiating, scalding, scathing, searing, reigniting, rekindling, relighting, banking, stoking

Near Antonyms of Kindling

choking, smothering, suffocating, stamping (out), blackening, darkening, dimming, dulling, obscuring

Origin & Etymology of Kindling

First known use: circa 1522

Frequently Asked Questions about Kindling

What does "Kindling" mean?

"Kindling" means easily combustible material for starting a fire. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: easily combustible material for starting a fire. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kindling"?

Other words for "Kindling" include propellant, energy, fuel, power, force, burning, enkindling and firing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kindling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kindling"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kindling". Common alternatives include propellant, energy, fuel, power, force, burning, enkindling, firing, igniting and inflaming.

What is the opposite of "Kindling"?

Antonyms of "Kindling" include dousing, extinguishing, putting out, quenching and snuffing (out). Near antonyms include choking, smothering, suffocating and stamping (out).

How do you use "Kindling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kindling" in a sentence: "worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve".

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

"Kindling" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kindling"?

"Kindling" is pronounced /ˈkin(d)-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as kin·dling.

What is the origin of the word "Kindling"?

First known use: circa 1522.