ablaze
The word “ablaze” has 2 syllables: a-blaze.
It's pronounced as /əˈbleɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for ablaze?
In the thesaurus, “ablaze” has 14 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ablaze along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ablaze
- afire
- aflame
- aglow
- alight
- blazing
- bright
- burning
- flaming
- flickering
- illuminated
- illumined
- light
- lighted
- lit
Antonyms for ablaze
- blackened
- choked
- damped
- dark
- darkened
- darkish
- darkling
- dead
- dimmed
- doused
- dusk
- dusky
- extinguished
- lightless
- pitch-black
- pitch-dark
- quenched
- smothered
- sombre
- suffocated
- unlit
Meanings of ablaze
- adjective
- Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire.
- Radiant with bright light and color.
- In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.
- adverb
- On fire; in a blaze, gleaming.
- Lit up brightly and with color.
- In a state of glowing excitement or ardent desire.
Example Sentences
- The forest was set ablaze by the raging wildfire, causing widespread devastation.
- The sky was ablaze with colors as the sun set over the horizon.
- The building was ablaze with lights, signaling the start of the celebration.
- The artist's work set the art world ablaze with controversy and discussion.
- The city was ablaze with excitement as the parade made its way through the streets.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ablaze, such as: afire, aflame, aglow, alight, blackened, blazing, bright.
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