Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪz/

Definitions of abaze

adjective in a state of shock or amazement

Example Sentences

A1 The children were abaze with excitement when they saw the fireworks.

A2 She was abaze with admiration for the beautiful painting.

B1 The tourists were abaze at the stunning view of the Grand Canyon.

B2 The audience was abaze by the magician's incredible illusions.

C1 The scientist was abaze at the groundbreaking discovery.

C2 The committee was abaze with enthusiasm for the new project proposal.

adverb in a state of shock or amazement

Example Sentences

A1 She looked abaze at the beautiful sunset.

A2 The children were abaze with excitement when they saw the fireworks.

B1 The tourists were abaze by the stunning architecture of the city.

B2 The audience was abaze by the magician's incredible tricks.

C1 The scientist was abaze by the complexity of the experiment results.

C2 The artist was abaze by the intricate details in the painting.

Examples of abaze in a Sentence

formal The intricate architecture of the cathedral left visitors abaze with wonder.

informal She was abaze with excitement when she found out she got the job.

slang The new video game graphics had me totally abaze.

figurative His speech left the audience abaze with inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of abaze

past tense

abazed

plural

abazes

comparative

more abaze

superlative

most abaze

present tense

abazes

future tense

will abaze

perfect tense

have abazed

continuous tense

is abazing

singular

abaze

positive degree

abaze

infinitive

to abaze

gerund

abazing

participle

abazed

Origin and Evolution of abaze

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'abaze' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'abasian' meaning to open one's eyes wide in amazement or astonishment.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abaze' has evolved to also mean to be in a state of confusion or bewilderment, in addition to its original meaning of being amazed or astonished.