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

  • (..) Okay, okay I just have to take a step back. Wait a minute. Titan. What's a Titan? My super ears are burning. I usually just hear criminals. You haven't been naughty, have you? I'm totally messing with you. I'm totally messing with you. The names Titan. (..)
    2010 Megamind
  • (..) Well, he doesn't look quite the hero type to me. Oh, you're such a pill, Minion. The power couldn't ask for a finer claim. I smell hero. I smell something burning. I think it's working! Places, places... You have your disguise? What? Ah, you look fantastic. (..)
    2010 Megamind