kindled

Set on fire

Kindled is the past tense of kindle, meaning to start a fire or cause something to burn: She kindled the campfire with dry leaves.

Figuratively, to kindle is to arouse or inspire: The speech kindled hope among the crowd.

Something kindled has been ignited or awakened—flames, passions, or interest.

beginning

sparked

Initiated by stimulus

genesis · inception · birth · emergence · dawn · nascent · originated · launched · germinated · seeded

interest

curiosity

Desire to learn

passion · spark · awakened · aroused · stirred · inspired · stimulated · excitement · eagerness · captivation

ignited

spark

Tiny fiery particle

  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • fireCombustion with flames
  • blazeIntense burning fire

combustion · burning · embers · smolder · torch · flint · matchstick · bonfire · pyre · tinder

warmth

hearth

Fireplace floor area

embers · flicker · radiant · toasty · warm · snug · comfort · heat

Categories
Opposites
fire/combustion state

kindledextinguished

Made to stop burning

quenched · put out · doused · smothered · damped

emotional/metaphorical arousal

kindledextinguished

Made to stop burning

quenched · suppressed · stifled · dampened · smothered

Phrases
Family

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