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

  • (..) Snowball. Unh! Wow. Where did you say you were from? Oh, yeah Candles burning low Lots of mistletoe Lots of snow and ice everywhere we go Choirs singing carols right outside my door (..)
    2003 Elf