1. Third person singular imperfect indicative of 'inflamar-se': to become inflamed, swollen, or irritated
His wound was becoming inflamed due to the infection.
Sua ferida inflamava-se devido à infecção.
2. To become heated or passionate; to become agitated or angered
He was becoming increasingly angry as the argument progressed.
Ele inflamava-se cada vez mais conforme a discussão prosseguia.