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Definition burning in American English

burning adjective

adjective
/ˈbɜrnɪŋ/
1

being destroyed by fire

Example

burning buildings

Example

a burning car

Synonyms and related words
burn blazing flaming
2

very hot

Example

the burning sun of the desert

Example

I felt his burning forehead.

Synonyms and related words
warm hot burning
3

painful, and feeling as if a part of your body is touching something hot

Example

She felt a burning sensation in her mouth.

Synonyms and related words
achy acute agonising
Example

My burning ambition is to be world champion.

Synonyms and related words
acutely affective basic
Definition burning in American English