ablaze
Translation
ablaze, on fire, glowing
Examples
The whole building was ablaze.
The whole building was ablaze.
Her face was ablaze with excitement.
Her face was ablaze with excitement.
The garden was ablaze with color.
The garden was ablaze with colour.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ablaze to be on fire The forest was ablaze.
ablaze ((with sth.)) shining with something The sky was ablaze with stars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burning, flaming, radiant, glowing
Etymology
From the prefix 'a-' (on) + 'blaze' (fire). Literally 'on fire'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'a blaze' of fire. The word 'ablaze' means something is in that state of being on fire.