Definition of ABLAZE

ablaze

Adjective Satellite

  • keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; - Bram Stoker
    • "his face all ablaze with excitement"
  • lighted up by or as by fire or flame
    • "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"
  • resembling flame in brilliance or color
    • "maple trees ablaze in autumn"
  • lighted with red light as if with flames
    • "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees"

Adj

  • Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.
  • Radiant with bright light and color.
  • In a state of glowing excitement, ardent desire, or other strong emotion.

Adv

  • On fire; in a blaze.
  • Lit up brightly and with color, gleaming.
  • In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.

Adjective

  • Burning fiercely; full of bright light or color.

Examples

  • The triple-word-score lane was ablaze with potential after that play.

Origin / Etymology

From a- (“on, in”) + blaze (“flame”).

Synonyms

afire, aflame, aflare, alight, aroused, inflamed, on fire, reddened

Scrabble Score: 17

ablaze: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ablaze: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ablaze: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

ablaze: valid Words With Friends Word