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Ablaze

Uh-BLAYZ

/ʌˈbleɪz/

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Syllable breakdown

ablaze

Dictionary meaning

Lighted with red light as if with flames.

Examples

  • Maple trees ablaze in autumn.
  • Their face was ablaze with excitement.

Synonyms: inflamed

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