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/ˈbɜrnɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act or process of burning.
The forest fire resulted in the burning of thousands of acres of land.
A sensation of heat, especially in a medical or emotional context.
The burning in her throat indicated she should drink some water.
adjective
Extremely hot or causing a sensation of heat.
She felt a burning pain in her chest after eating the spicy food.
Intense or passionate.
He had a burning desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.
On fire; producing flames or heat.
The burning logs in the fireplace created a warm atmosphere.
Etymology
Old English 'byrnan', from Proto-Germanic '*burnōną'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
burning the midnight oil
Staying up late to work, often to study or complete tasks.
burning desire
An intense wish or longing.
burning question
An urgent or pressing issue that needs to be addressed.
Related Words
burn
To consume fuel and produce heat and light.
fire
The combustion of materials leading to flames and heat.
heat
The quality of being hot, the transfer of thermal energy.
Slang Meanings
Extremely cool or impressive.
That new car is burning!
A term used to describe something that is very attractive.
She is burning hot!