scorching hot; burning pain; fervent emotion; sharp and fiery
Meanings
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scorching hot; blazing
informalUsed to describe intense heat, typically from the sun.
The sun is blazing hot, making it hard to keep your eyes open.
At noon in the desert, the ground is scorching hot.
adjective
burning; searing (pain)
informalDescribes a sharp, burning sensation on the skin.
My hand was scalded, and it hurts with a burning pain.
After applying medicine to the wound, it feels like it's burning.
adjective
burning with emotion; fervent; agitated
informalUsed for intense inner feelings like excitement, anxiety, anger, or embarrassment.
My heart was burning with impatience; I couldn't wait to get to the construction site.
With everyone staring at her, her face was burning with embarrassment, and she was too shy to look up.
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Hearing this bad news, he felt a burning surge of anxiety in his heart.
adjective
fiery; sharp; spicy (character, criticism)
informalDescribes a bold, direct, and sometimes aggressive manner or speech.
She has a fiery personality and is very direct in both speech and action.
This editorial delivered sharp criticism of corruption.
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Her dance moves were fiery and full of energy.