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Definition burning in British English

burning adjective

adjective
/ˈbɜː(r)nɪŋ/
1

being destroyed by fire

Example

burning buildings

Example

a burning car

Synonyms and related words
burn blazing flaming
2

very hot

Example

I felt his burning forehead.

Example

the burning sun of the desert

Synonyms and related words
the 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 British English