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Ablaze - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Ablaze means burning fiercely or brightly. It can describe literal flames or metaphorically express intense emotions, excitement, or vivid colors, as in the sky was ablaze with sunset hues.

ablaze

/əˈbleɪz/ /əˈbleɪz/

Definition:

Burning fiercely; filled with strong emotion or excitement.

Synonyms:

blazing, flaming, afire, alight

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

extinguished, dark

Common Collocations:

set ablaze, eyes ablaze, house ablaze, forest ablaze

Derivatives:

ablazing (rare), ablazed (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "ablaze" to describe intense fire or metaphorical passion, e.g., "The sky was ablaze at sunset."

Common Phrases:

set the world ablaze, hearts ablaze, eyes ablaze with anger

Etymology:

From Middle English "on blase," meaning "on fire," from Old English "blæse" (torch, flame).

Examples:

  • 1. The building was ablaze after the lightning strike.
  • 2. Her eyes were ablaze with determination as she spoke.
  • 3. The autumn leaves set the hillside ablaze with color.
  • 4. Rumors set social media ablaze overnight.

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