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Ablaze is defined as on fire.
(adjective)An example of ablaze is a house that is burning and has flames coming out its windows.
The definition of ablaze is being alive with emotion or excitement.
(adjective)An example of ablaze is the face of a new mother who is grinning from ear to ear with happiness as she looks at her new baby.
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See ablaze in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- on fire; burning brightly
- blazing; flaming
- greatly excited; eager
Origin: a- + blaze
See ablaze in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Being on fire: The house is ablaze.
- Radiant with bright color: a maple tree ablaze in autumn.
- Fervent or excited.
Related Forms:
- a·blazeˈ adverb
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