The meaning of ABLAZE is being on fire. How to use ablaze in a sentence.

ABLAZE meaning: 1. burning very strongly: 2. brightly lit or brightly coloured: 3. full of energy, interest, or…. Learn more.

ABLAZE definition: burning; on fire. See examples of ablaze used in a sentence.

Definition of ablaze adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Factsheet What does the word ablaze mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ablaze. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

1. Being on fire: The house is ablaze. 2. Radiant with bright color: a maple tree ablaze in autumn. 3. Fervent or excited.

Dec 14, 2025 · His indifference to Carmen, who has all the other males in sight quivering with a passion never seen on land or sea, sets her ablaze; in a series of scenes which it is difficult to call erotic …

Hardly the inspector had arrived to investigate the case when the house was set ablaze. If the torpedo hadn't hit us and the ship weren't ablaze we would have won the battle.

If someone is ablaze, or if their eyes are ablaze, their expression shows that they are feeling a strong emotion, such as great excitement or anger. He was ablaze with enthusiasm. Her voice is …

Use the adjective ablaze to describe something that's on fire. Once your campfire is ablaze, you can toast marshmallows over it. If there's a terrible fire in your town, it might set many houses ablaze, …