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

  • (..) into the mainland. I'll get a box of fuses. Brought you some candles. Ain't no big city fire trucks out here, so don't go burning down my house. ( Chuckling ) Man, that is some good shit. ( Humming ) Man, what the hell (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond