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Definition of ablaze

ablaze

/əˈbleɪz/
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• adjective

1

Burning fiercely; in flames.

Example

"Within minutes, the old wooden barn was completely ablaze."

2

Shining brightly with light or vivid color.

Example

"In late October, the hillsides are ablaze with autumn foliage."

3

Filled with intense emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm.

Example

"Her eyes were ablaze with determination as she stepped onto the stage."

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• adverb

1

Into a state of burning; on fire.

Example

"A stray spark from the campfire set the dry brush ablaze."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Grammatically, "ablaze" is a predicative adjective, meaning it must follow a linking verb or noun (e.g., "the forest was ablaze") and cannot be placed directly before the noun it modifies.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix "a-" (meaning "on" or "in", from Old English "on") and "blaze" (from Old English "blæse", meaning "torch" or "bright fire").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ablaze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ablaze
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