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View usage for: (fleɪmɪŋ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Flaming is used to describe something that is burning and producing a lot of flames. The plane, which was full of fuel, scattered flaming fragments over a large area. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Something that is flaming red or orange is bright red or orange in colour. He has flaming red hair. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A flaming row or a flaming temper, for example, is a very angry row or a very bad temper. [emphasis] She has had a flaming row with her lover. Synonyms: intense, angry, raging, impassioned More Synonyms of flaming 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Some people use flaming to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed. [mainly British, informal, rude, emphasis]Flaming is also an adverb. Oh God, you get so flaming worked up about everything. More Synonyms of flaming flaming in British English (ˈfleɪmɪŋ) adjective1. burning with or emitting flames 2. glowing brightly; brilliant 3. intense or ardent; vehement; passionate a flaming temper 4. informal (intensifier) you flaming idiot 5. an obsolete word for flagrant Derived forms flamingly (ˈflamingly) adverb flaming in American English (ˈfleɪmɪŋ) adjective1. burning with flames; blazing 2. like a flame in brilliance or heat flaming colors 3. intensely emotional; ardent; passionate Derived forms flamingly (ˈflamingly) adverb Examples of 'flaming' in a sentenceflaming We've had some flaming rows.These turn a light golden green in summer before flaming red and orange in autumn.The leaves can become a flaming red as summer progresses.Gone was the flaming red hair.Yes, the flaming row at its heart is fiction.Flaming torches line walls on which faded Roman frescoes can still be made out.We had another flaming row.Goodness, in the right place you could use flaming torches and have a real Hollywood party.It's the sort of friendship where you can have flaming rows and it doesn't really matter.We might have to have a flaming row with the Government if they don't come up with money.At dusk, the steep, winding pathway from the house to the abbey is ablaze with dozens of flaming torches.On the way home, he sees two shining creatures, one with a spear and the other with a flaming torch. In other languagesflaming British English: flaming ADJECTIVE Flaming is used to describe something that is burning and producing a lot of flames. The plane, which was full of fuel, scattered flaming fragments over a large area. - American English: flaming
- Brazilian Portuguese: flamejante
- Chinese: 燃烧的
- European Spanish: llameante
- French: brûlant
- German: brennend
- Italian: fiammeggiante
- Japanese: 炎上している
- Korean: 불타는
- European Portuguese: flamejante
- Latin American Spanish: llameante
Definition burning with flames A group followed carrying flaming torches. Synonyms ignited brilliant raging glowing afire Definition glowing brightly the flaming red hair that framed her face Definition very angry and heated We had a flaming row last night. Synonyms raging aroused vivid frenzied scintillating Definition extreme What the flaming hell do you think you're doing? Synonyms bleeding (slang) freaking (slang, mainly US) effing (slang) Definition extremely I was flaming mad about what happened. Synonyms damned bloody (slang) bleeding (slang) blooming (informal) freaking (slang, mainly US) ruddy (informal) effing (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition on fire Shops, houses and vehicles were ablaze. Synonyms on fire, lighted, burning, flaming, blazing, fiery, ignited, alight, aflame, afireDefinition feeling or expressing annoyance or rage an angry rant Synonyms furious, cross, heated, mad (informal), raging, provoked, outraged, annoyed, passionate, irritated, raving, hacked (off) (US, slang), choked, pissed (taboo, slang), infuriated, hot, incensed, enraged, ranting, exasperated, irritable, resentful, nettled, snappy, indignant, pissed off (taboo, slang), irate, tumultuous, displeased, uptight (informal), riled, up in arms, incandescent, ill-tempered, irascible, antagonized, waspish, piqued, hot under the collar (informal), on the warpath, hopping mad (informal), foaming at the mouth, choleric, splenetic, wrathful, at daggers drawn, in high dudgeon, as black as thunder, ireful, fit to be tied (slang), tooshie (Australian, slang), off the air (Australian, slang), aerated Definition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid - flamboyant
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Additional synonymsHalf the building was in flames. Synonyms on fire, burning, alight, ablazeDefinition reddish in colour or having parts or marks that are reddish Her red hair flowed out in the wind. Synonyms chestnut, flaming, reddish, flame-coloured, bay, sandy, foxy, Titian, carroty, ginger Definition extremely hot red-hot iron Synonyms very hot, burning, heated, steaming, searing, scorching, scalding, piping hot Definition bloody The ruddy thing wouldn't work. Synonyms damn, blasted (slang), bloody (British, informal), blessed, damned (slang), flaming, bleeding (British, informal), blooming (British, informal), freaking (slang, US), flipping (British, informal), blinking (British, informal), confounded, goddam (US, informal), effing (British, informal) Definition (of actions or gestures) performed with great force or energy There has been widespread and vehement condemnation of the attack. Synonyms strong, fierce, forceful, earnest, powerful, violent, intense, flaming, eager, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, emphatic, fervent, impassioned, zealous, forcible, fervid Definition very bright a vivid blue sky Synonyms bright, brilliant, intense, clear, rich, glowing, colourful, highly-coloured |