What is another word for fires?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪ͡əz] (IPA)

Fires can be described in various ways using different synonyms. For instance, infernos, blazes, flames, and conflagrations are all synonyms for the word fires. A fiery blaze could be referred to as an inferno as it is extremely intense and destructive. Similarly, a large and uncontrollable fire could be referred to as a conflagration. The word flames describe the visible, hot, and luminous gas that is produced by burning materials. Smaller fires could be referred to as sparks, kindles, or ignitions. The use of synonyms allows for greater descriptive intent and adds color and life to literary works, news reports, or scientific studies.

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Usage examples for Fires

This conservatory was heated in winter by subterranean fires, and sheltered by glass from the changeable weather at all times.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
One hour passed, then another; neither tents nor camp-fires could be seen.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Stas advanced at the head of his division still farther, so that finally not more than a hundred paces separated him from the last camp-fires.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Fires

  • I've done made a deal with the devil. He said he's going to give me an air-conditioned place when I go down there, if I go there, so I won't put all the fires out.
    Red Adair
  • It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.
    Samuel Adams
  • In times of life crisis, whether wild fires or smoldering stress, the first thing I do is go back to basics... am I eating right, am I getting enough sleep, am I getting some physical and mental exercise everyday.
    Edward Albert
  • In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since.
    Stephen Ambrose
  • Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution.
    John Boehner

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