flaming

/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
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Other forms: flamingly; flamings

Definitions of flaming
  1. noun
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
    synonyms: fire, flame
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    blaze, blazing
    a strong flame that burns brightly
    flare
    a sudden burst of flame
    ignition
    the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
    spontaneous combustion
    ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process
    type of:
    burning, combustion
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
  2. adjective
    very intense
    “flaming passions”
    synonyms: fiery
    hot
    extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
  3. adjective
    informal intensifiers
    “you flaming idiot”
    synonyms:
    unmitigated
    not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
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