burning

noun
UK: /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/
US: /ˈbɝː.nɪŋ/

  1. Something that is on fire or the act of being on fire.

    1. The burning of the trash caused a lot of smoke. [ ] [ ]
    2. The burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change significantly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fervent aflame ablaze ardent fiery
burning verb

  1. To be on fire; producing heat and flames.

    1. The wood is burning in the fireplace now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The forest was burning out of control due to the dry conditions and strong winds. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel a strong emotion.

    1. I am burning with curiosity about this. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was burning with resentment after being passed over for the promotion. [ ] [ ]
burning adjective

  1. Very hot; feeling a hot sensation.

    1. The sun is burning my skin. [ ] [ ]
    2. He felt a burning sensation in his chest, so he went to the doctor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Very strong or intense.

    1. She has a burning desire to succeed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician delivered a burning speech about social injustice and inequality. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "burning" is /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbɝː.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burning": fervent, aflame, ablaze, ardent, fiery.

Example usage of "burning": "The burning of the trash caused a lot of smoke.". More examples on the page.