Definition of ablaze

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  • ablaze is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • ablaze is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • ablaze is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of ablaze

  • lighted up by or as by fire or flame (adjective)

    Examples

    1. forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning

    Synonyms

    1. afire
    2. aflame
    3. aflare
    4. alight
    5. on fire
  • keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement (adjective)

    Examples

    1. his face all ablaze with excitement

    Synonyms

    1. aflame
    2. aroused
  • lighted with red light as if with flames (adjective)

    Examples

    1. streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees

    Synonyms

    1. inflamed
    2. reddened
  • resembling flame in brilliance or color (adjective)

    Examples

    1. maple trees ablaze in autumn

See definition of ablaze in Merriam Webster