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

  • (..) the whole fucking universe... hoping there's a God. Because I want a miracle. I want a fucking miracle! Our mother isn't going to die at . Are you burning and yearning? Do you ever feel blue? And do you think of returning? How's the world treating you? I can't wait to see her face. (..)
    2014 Wild
  • (..) And my armpits are the least of it. Are you having much fun with these? I've never used them once. I don't know what I was thinking with the saw. You burning what you read? You want me to burn books? I know you're not gonna become a Nazi, I promise you. But you are gonna make (..)
    2014 Wild