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

  • (..) - You set the terms, you can change them. - All right. Ahhh! FRIDAY! The Vision? Boss, it's working. He's burning Ultron out of the 'net, he won't escape through there. You shut me out! You think I care? You take away my world, I take away yours. Whoa! What's this? Run! (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron