English Synonym Finder

inflamed

Definitions

Reddened, swollen, and painful as a reaction to injury or infection.

Aroused or intensified, typically referring to strong emotions or passions.

Examples

The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the inflamed skin on her arm.

His inflamed tonsils made it extremely painful for him to swallow any food.

Synonyms

swollen reddened irritated sore angry feverish congested

Antonyms

healed soothed calm cool healthy unswollen relieved