flaming

flam-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    On fire; burning with flames.

  2. 2.

    Bright orange-red in color, like flames.

  3. 3.

    (informal, British) Used as an intensifier expressing annoyance.

  4. 4.

    Very passionate or intense.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    flaming row — a heated argument (British)
  • •
    go out in a blaze of glory — to end spectacularly

Related words

Antonyms: cold, extinguished
See also: blazing, burning, flame, flames
Synonyms: blazing, burning, fiery

Etymology

Present participle of "flame," from Old French flame, from Latin flamma ("a flame, fire").