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ablaze

DEFINITIONS OF: ablaze

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adj lighted up by or as by fire or flame

“forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning”
Synonyms:
afire, aflame, aflare, alight, on fire
lighted, lit
set afire or burning

adj resembling flame in brilliance or color

“maple trees ablaze in autumn”
Synonyms
colorful, colourful
having striking color

adj lighted with red light as if with flames

“streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees”
Synonyms:
inflamed, reddened
light
characterized by or emitting light

adj keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

“"his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker”
Synonyms:
aflame, aroused
passionate
having or expressing strong emotions
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