Definitions

1. verb

to set on fire, especially a large area or a building

“The old warehouse was on the verge of conflagrating due to the electrical fault.”

2. verb

to cause or spread a state of intense activity or passion

“Her fiery personality had a tendency to conflagrate the entire room into heated debates.”

3. noun

a large and intense fire, especially one that is difficult to control

“The fire department struggled to contain the massive conflagration engulfing the city block.”

4. noun

a state of intense activity or passion

“The conflagration of ideas during the artistic movement led to the creation of groundbreaking works.”