ablaze

• Décrit quelque chose qui brûle intensément ou qui est très fortement éclairé ; s'emploie aussi au figuré pour une émotion ou une activité intense.

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.

   En feu, qui brûle

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

   Synonymesaflamealightblazingburningfieryflamingignited

2. Brightly lit or glowingB2formal

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

   Embrasé de lumière

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

   Synonymesaglowbrightbrilliantgleamingglowingilluminatedincandescentluminousradiant

   Antonymesdarkdimdullgloomyshadowy

3. Very excited or passionateC1formal

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

   Enflammé, passionné

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

   Synonymesafireaflameardenteagerenthusiasticexcitedferventimpassionedinflamedpassionate

   Antonymescalmindifferentunemotional