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

  • (..) Get the floorboards. - Alice! - Alice, go. Her femoral artery's been severed. She's losing too much blood. No, no, my head is burning! It's the venom. You have to make a choice. You could let the change happen. No. No. (..)
    2008 Twilight