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ablaze

[uh-bleyz] / əˈbleɪz /
ADJECTIVE
on fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afire aflame
WEAK
alight blazing burning conflagrant fiery flaming flaring ignited lighted
Antonyms
WEAK
dark dim dull unexcited
ADJECTIVE
very excited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afire
WEAK
angry aroused enthusiastic fervent frenzied fuming furious heated impassioned incensed intense on fire passionate raging stimulated vehement
Antonyms
WEAK
dark dim dull unexcited
ADJECTIVE
brightly illuminated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aflame aglow
WEAK
brilliant flashing gleaming glowing incandescent luminous radiant refulgent sparkling
Antonyms
WEAK
dark dim dull unexcited

Example Sentences

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The news set the internet ablaze with joy and hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The nationwide unrest in September saw the parliament and government offices set ablaze and led to Oli's ouster.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The two tankers were set ablaze near Iraq's southern port of Basra, forcing a pause of operations at the country's oil terminals.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

The light was Samir’s wool, set ablaze by the flames escaping through the tavern window.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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