ablaze

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement; - Bram Stoker
  2. adjective lighted up by or as by fire or flame
  3. adjective resembling flame in brilliance or color

Etymology

From a- (“on, in”) + blaze (“flame”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

aflame, aroused

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