burning

Definition

  • adjective: on fire
  • adjective: being on fire
  • synonyms: fiery, consuming, intense

Examples

  • She was 'burning for' a chance to prove herself. [=she wanted very much to get a chance to prove herself]

  • ('humorous') “We were talking about you last night.” “That explains why I 'felt my ears burning'.”

  • She was 'burning with' anger at his rudeness. [=she was very angry because of his rudeness]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Smoke, Sir. The southeast. Your Majesty, I urge you to engage the Guardian with all haste. - They've reached Elwynn Forest. - The Grand Hamlet is burning. - What? - Stop requesting Callan. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps. Tread carefully when (..)
    2016 Warcraft