burn·ing
adjective
burning (adjective)
- on fire:
- very hot or bright:
- very keenly or deeply felt; intense:
- of urgent interest and importance; exciting or calling for debate:
burn
verb
burning (present participle)
- (of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood:
- be in flames:
- (of a candle or other source of light) be alight:
- use (a type of fuel) as a source of heat or energy:
- (of a person) convert (calories) to energy:
- destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire:
- be damaged, injured, or destroyed by heat or fire:
- (of a person or a part of the body) become red and painful through exposure to the sun:
- feel hot or sore, typically as a result of illness or injury:
- produce (a compact disc or DVD) by copying from an original or master copy.
- drive or move very fast:
- insult (someone) in a particularly cutting way:
Synonyms
blazing,
flaming,
aflame,
fiery,
flaring,
ignited,
glowing,
flickering,
smoldering,
scorching,
raging,
roaring,
live,
extinguished,
flaming,
fiery,
blistering,
scorching,
searing,
sweltering,
torrid,
tropical,
parching,
withering,
broiling,
baking,
roasting,
sizzling,
freezing,
intense,
passionate,
profound,
wholehearted,
strong,
powerful,
forceful,
vigorous,
ardent,
urgent,
fervent,
fervid,
fierce,
earnest,
eager,
keen,
enthusiastic,
zealous,
fanatical,
frantic,
consuming,
extreme,
acute,
raging,
blazing,
uncontrollable,
perfervid,
passional,
important,
crucial,
significant,
prevalent,
pertinent,
relevant,
topical,
current,
contemporary,
active,
live,
controversial,
urgent,
pressing,
compelling,
critical,
vital,
lively,
essential,
acute,
pivotal,
climacteric,
blaze,
smolder,
glow,
flare,
flash,
flicker,
light,
ignite,
kindle,
incinerate,
torch,
fire,
inflame,
scorch,
singe,
sear,
char,
blacken,
discolor,
brand,
scald,
cauterize,
calcine,
smart,
sting,
tingle,
prick,
prickle,
hurt,
throb,
ache,
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