Burning: meaning, definitions and examples

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burning

[ ˈbərnɪŋ ]

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feeling or emotion

Burning refers to a feeling of intense heat or emotion, usually associated with passion, anger, or desire. It can be a physical sensation of extreme heat, or an emotional state of strong intensity.

Synonyms

fiery, intense, passionate

Examples of usage

She felt a burning desire to succeed in her career.
His burning anger was evident in his words and actions.

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on fire

Burning can also mean being on fire or in flames. It describes something that is actively on fire and producing flames.

Synonyms

ablaze, flaming, on fire

Examples of usage

The house was burning down, and the firefighters rushed to the scene.
The burning logs crackled in the fireplace.

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physical sensation

As a noun, burning can refer to a physical sensation of heat or pain. It can describe the feeling of warmth or discomfort caused by exposure to fire or extreme temperatures.

Synonyms

discomfort, heat, pain

Examples of usage

The burning in her muscles after a strenuous workout was a sign of a good exercise session.
He felt a burning sensation in his throat after drinking the hot coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "burning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 queimando

🇮🇳 जलता हुआ

🇩🇪 brennend

🇮🇩 membakar

🇺🇦 палаючий

🇵🇱 płonący

🇯🇵 燃えている (もえている)

🇫🇷 brûlant

🇪🇸 ardiendo

🇹🇷 yakan

🇰🇷 타는 (타는)

🇸🇦 مشتعل

🇨🇿 hořící

🇸🇰 horúci

🇨🇳 燃烧 (ránshāo)

🇸🇮 goreč

🇮🇸 brennandi

🇰🇿 жану

🇬🇪 მწვავე

🇦🇿 yanan

🇲🇽 ardiendo

Word origin

The word 'burning' originates from the Old English word 'byrnan', which means 'to be on fire'. Over time, the meaning of 'burning' has evolved to encompass both physical and emotional aspects related to heat, fire, and intensity.

See also: burn, burner, burnish, burnishing, burnout, burnt.