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Ablaze

On fire; in a blaze, gleaming.

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Colorful 84% connected

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Colorful 84% connected

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Colourful 84% connected

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Colourful 84% connected

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Light 84% connected

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

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Light 84% connected

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Lighted 84% connected

of Light

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Lighted 84% connected

of Light

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Lit 84% connected

of Light

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Lit 84% connected

of Light

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Passionate 84% connected

Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically, easily moved to anger; irascible; quick…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Passionate 84% connected

Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically, easily moved to anger; irascible; quick…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Synonym 6

Afire 92% connected

On fire.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Aflame 92% connected

Inflames; glowing with light or passion; ablaze.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Alight 92% connected

To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Aroused 92% connected

of Arouse

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Inflamed 92% connected

of Inflame

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reddened 92% connected

of Redden

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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