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ablaze.

Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈbleɪz/US
  1. Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.

  2. Radiant with bright light and color.

  3. In a state of glowing excitement, ardent desire, or other strong emotion.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English blaze English ablaze From a- (“on, in”) + blaze (“flame”).

adv/əˈbleɪz/US
  1. On fire; in a blaze.

  2. Lit up brightly and with color, gleaming.

  3. In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English blaze English ablaze From a- (“on, in”) + blaze (“flame”).

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