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

  • (..) Nope! and imagine what it'd be like when summer does come. Bees'll Buzz, Kids'll blow dandelion fuzz. And I'll be doing whatever snow does in summer. A drink in my hand, My snow up against the burning sand. Prob'ly getting gorgeously tanned in Summer. I'll finally see a summer breeze, (..)
    2013 Frozen