blazing

blaz-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Burning fiercely or brightly.

  2. 2.

    Very hot.

  3. 3.

    Extremely angry.

  4. 4.

    Very fast or impressive.

  5. 5.

    Present participle of blaze; burning fiercely.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blazing hot — Extremely hot.
  • •
    blazing row — A fierce argument.
  • •
    blazing saddles — Moving very fast (informal).
  • •
    in blazing color — Very brightly colored.

Related words

Antonyms: cold, dim, extinguished
See also: blaze, burning, fiery, hot
Synonyms: burning, fiery, flaming

Etymology

From Old English blæse ("torch, flame") + present participle suffix -ing.