ablaze

• Beschreibt etwas, das stark brennt oder sehr hell erleuchtet ist; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für starke Emotionen oder Aktivität verwendet.

Describes something that is burning fiercely or very brightly lit; also used figuratively to mean filled with strong emotion or activity.

1. Burning or on fireB2formal

   Being on fire; burning strongly.

   In Flammen stehend

   • The house was ablaze within minutes.
   • The forest was ablaze after the lightning strike.
   • The candles set the curtains ablaze.

   Synonymeaflamealightblazingburningfieryflamingignited

2. Brightly lit or glowingB2formal

   Filled with bright light or color, as if on fire.

   Leuchtend

   • The sky was ablaze with stars.
   • Her eyes were ablaze with excitement.
   • The autumn leaves were ablaze with red and gold.

   Synonymeaglowbrightbrilliantgleamingglowingilluminatedincandescentluminousradiant

   Antonymedarkdimdullgloomyshadowy

3. Very excited or passionateC1formal

   Filled with strong emotion, such as excitement, anger, or desire.

   Voller Leidenschaft

   • He was ablaze with passion for his new project.
   • The crowd was ablaze with enthusiasm.
   • She felt ablaze with a sudden, intense desire.

   Synonymeafireaflameardenteagerenthusiasticexcitedferventimpassionedinflamedpassionate

   Antonymecalmindifferentunemotional