Ablaze: meaning, definitions and examples

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ablaze

[ əˈbleɪz ]

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fire

Burning fiercely; in flames.

Synonyms

burning, flaming, on fire

Examples of usage

The house was ablaze when the firefighters arrived.
The forest was ablaze with the raging fire.
The candles were ablaze, illuminating the room.
The car was ablaze after the crash.
The city skyline was ablaze with fireworks.

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intensity

Very brightly or intensely burning.

Synonyms

brightly, intensely, vividly

Examples of usage

The fireworks lit up the sky ablaze.
The sun set the horizon ablaze.
The flames danced ablaze in the night.
The torches burned ablaze in the darkness.

Translations

Translations of the word "ablaze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em chamas

🇮🇳 जलता हुआ

🇩🇪 in Flammen

🇮🇩 terbakar

🇺🇦 у вогні

🇵🇱 w płomieniach

🇯🇵 燃えている

🇫🇷 en flammes

🇪🇸 en llamas

🇹🇷 alevler içinde

🇰🇷 불타는

🇸🇦 مشتعل

🇨🇿 v plamenech

🇸🇰 v plameňoch

🇨🇳 着火

🇸🇮 v plamenih

🇮🇸 í logum

🇰🇿 отқа оранған

🇬🇪 ალმოდებული

🇦🇿 alovlu

🇲🇽 en llamas

Word origin

The word 'ablaze' originated from the Middle English word 'ablase' which means 'in flames'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe something burning fiercely or intensely. The word has evolved over time to convey a sense of brightness and intensity, often associated with fire or passion.