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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Speak for yourself.\NAll right there, Harry? Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-My scar. lt keeps burning.\N-lt's happened before. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Not like this.\N-Perhaps you should see the nurse. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone