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ABLAZE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lighted with red light as if with flames
Example:
reddened faces around the campfire
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
light (characterized by or emitting light)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Resembling flame in brilliance or color
Example:
maple trees ablaze in autumn
Classified under:
Similar:
colorful; colourful (having much or varied color)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Lighted up by or as by fire or flame
Example:
houses on fire
Synonyms:
ablaze; afire; aflame; aflare; alight; on fire
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
lighted; lit (set afire or burning)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
Example:
he was aflame with desire
Synonyms:
ablaze; aflame; aroused
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
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