Definition of ablaze
1 : being on fire
2 : radiant with light or emotion his face all ablaze with excitement — Bram Stoker
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ABLAZE Defined for English Language Learners
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: in the process of burning : on fire
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: glowing with light, color, or emotion
ABLAZE Defined for Kids
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1 : on fire The forest was ablaze.
2 : glowing with light, color, or emotion The garden was ablaze with blossoms.
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