noun
- a brilliant mass or burst of flame; strongly burning fire
- any very bright, often hot, light or glare: the blaze of searchlights
- a sudden, spectacular occurrence; showy outburst: a blaze of oratory
- a brightness; vivid display; flash
- hell: a euphemism, esp. in the phrase
Origin:
ME blase < OE blæse, blase, a torch, flame < IE *bhles-, shine < base *bhel-: see black
intransitive verb blazed, blazing
- to burn rapidly or brightly; flame
- to give off a strong, vivid light; shine very brightly; glare
- to be deeply stirred or excited, as with anger