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

  • (..) were critically injured, but many of the wounded were also keen to share their stories. and next thing I know, is a loud, um, large flash of light. Uh, I felt a burning sensation on my hands, put my hands up to my face... Yeah, I can't recall anything prior to that anymore. Any noise, any bang... (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty