Meaning & Definition of Ablaze in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Burning fiercely; in flames.

  Example Sentence: The house was ablaze, lighting up the night sky.

• Definition: Filled with a bright light; radiant.

  Example Sentence: The garden was ablaze with colors in the spring.

• Definition: Full of emotion or excitement.

  Example Sentence: He was ablaze with enthusiasm for the project.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from the phrase 'a blaze', meaning 'in flames'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• ablaze with happiness: extremely happy or joyful.
• set ablaze: to ignite or catch fire.

Translations

• Spanish: en llamas

• French: enflammé

• German: in Flammen

• Russian: в огне

Related Words

• flame: a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by a chemical reaction.

• fire: the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat.

Slang Meanings of ablaze

• Meaning: Highly excited or energetic.

  Example Sentence: That party was ablaze, everyone was dancing!

• Meaning: Attractive or stunning.

  Example Sentence: She looked ablaze in that dress!