ablaze
About 0.59 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- adjective Radiant with bright light and color.
- adjective In a state of glowing excitement, ardent desire, or other strong emotion.
- adverb On fire; in a blaze.
- adverb Lit up brightly and with color, gleaming.
- adverb In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.
Similar words
afire aflame flaming lit burning aflare inflamed lighted colorful colourful
Often followed by
with and in by the from on at as
Word family
set ablaze sets ablaze setting ablaze
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