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ablaze Synonyms

Another word for ablaze

Choosing another word for ablaze depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Burning fiercely; in flames.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
afire
on fire
aflame
burning
blazing
Strong
flaming
fiery

• adjective (Context 2)

Shining brightly with light or vivid color.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
aglow
Strong
glowing
lit up
radiant
gleaming
bright
brilliant

• adverb (Context 3)

Into a state of burning; on fire.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
afire
aflame
on fire
alight

• adjective (Context 4)

Filled with intense emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm.

Usage Example

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

Strong
fervent
fired up
impassioned
passionate
ardent
excited

Opposites of ablaze

The opposite of ablaze shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

extinguished
unlit
dark
dull
indifferent
dim
apathetic
unenthusiastic
See all opposites of ablaze

• Nearby Words

ability
abiu
abjectly
ablaze
able
abled
ableism

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ablaze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ablaze
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