ablaze
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for ablaze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — On fire; burning fiercely.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
On fire; burning fiercely.
“The warehouse was ablaze within minutes of the explosion.”
2. adj
Brightly lit up, or full of strong emotion or excitement.
“The stadium was ablaze with colour during the opening ceremony.”
Opposites
How to use ablaze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
set ablaze
ablaze with color
ablaze with excitement
Etymology
From a- ("on, in") + blaze ("flame").
Full origin of ablaze →Frequently asked questions
What does “ablaze” mean?
The word “ablaze” means on fire; burning fiercely. In plain terms, literally on fire, or figuratively lit up with color, light, or strong feeling.
How do you pronounce “ablaze”?
“Ablaze” is pronounced uh-BLAYZ (/əˈbleɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “ablaze” in a sentence?
Here is “ablaze” used in a sentence: “The warehouse was ablaze within minutes of the explosion.”
What is another word for “ablaze”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ablaze” include afire and aflame.
What part of speech is “ablaze”?
“Ablaze” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “ablaze” have?
“Ablaze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: on fire; burning fiercely.
