Ablaze Definition
ablaze
adjective
- keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; "his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker; "he was aflame with desire"
- lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"
- 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"; "the inflamed clouds at sunset"; "reddened faces around the campfire"
"Ablaze" in song lyrics
See how ablaze is used in real songs:
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"So even when the temple is raised then set ablaze"
The Cross Movement — C to the R -
"I just set it ablaze"
Dark Lotus — The Whus -
"Spread these words like a fire ablaze"
DC Talk — Final Days
Words that rhyme with ablaze
Usage tips for "ablaze"
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