v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Enkindled p. pr. & vb. n. Enkindling ] 1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To excite; to rouse into action; to incite. [ 1913 Webster ]
To enkindle the enthusiasm of an artist. Talfourd. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. set on fire. Syn. -- ignited, kindled, lit. [ WordNet 1.5 ]