Definition
Overwhelmed with emotion; beside oneself.
Excited, enthusiastic or passionate.
Doing very well; achieving good results at a rapid rate.
Sexually aroused.
Origins
From Middle English on fier, on fijre, on fire, on fyire, on fyre.
In Context
- "Anytime I am on fire with anxiety about the future, or totally freaking out that I am not being seen, heard, or treated fairly based on my old wounds, it is easy for me to RECOGNIZE that my Character 2 has flared right up in an attempt to not only protect me but help me get my needs met."
- "“I'm on fire with an idea,” the 48-year-old businessman proclaimed with excitement similar to that which he projected in 1971 when his company became the first predominantly Black-owned corporation to be listed on the American Stock Exchange."
- "That striker has scored four goals so far – he's on fire!"