# ablaze

/əˈbɫeɪz/ (US) · /ɐblˈeɪz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ablaze
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

on fire or burning very brightly. You use this to describe a place that is full of light or heat because of a fire.

For teachers: on fire or burning brightly; full of light or heat. Often used figuratively to describe a place or situation that is very active or intense.

## Examples

- The forest was ablaze with orange light.
- The city was ablaze with fireworks as the crowd celebrated the national holiday.
- The ancient manuscript was so delicate that even a small spark could have set it ablaze, leading to the total loss of the historical records.

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