ABLAZE

• (adj.) lighted with red light as if with flames

  "streets ablaze with lighted Christmas trees", "the inflamed clouds at sunset", "reddened faces around the campfire"

  synonyms : inflamed , reddened

• (adj.) resembling flame in brilliance or color

  "maple trees ablaze in autumn"

• (adj.) lighted up by or as by fire or flame

  "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning", "even the car's tires were aflame", "a night aflare with fireworks", "candles alight on the tables", "houses on fire"

  synonyms : afire , aflame , aflare , alight , on fire

• (adj.) keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

  "his face all ablaze with excitement", "he was aflame with desire"

  synonyms : aflame , aroused

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