Associations to the word «Ablaze»

Wiktionary

ABLAZE, adjective. Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. [Early 19th century.]
ABLAZE, adjective. Radiant with bright light and color.
ABLAZE, adjective. In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.
ABLAZE, adverb. On fire; in a blaze, gleaming. [Early 19th century.]
ABLAZE, adverb. Lit up brightly and with color.
ABLAZE, adverb. In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.

Dictionary definition

ABLAZE, adjective. Keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; "his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker; "he was aflame with desire".
ABLAZE, adjective. Lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire".
ABLAZE, adjective. Resembling flame in brilliance or color; "maple trees ablaze in autumn".
ABLAZE, adjective. Lighted with red light as if with flames; "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees"; "the inflamed clouds at sunset"; "reddened faces around the campfire".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats