flaming
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
On fire with visible flames.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
flaymingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfleɪmɪŋ
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Definition
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adjective
On fire with visible flames.
Very bright and the color of flame.
Very enthusiastic or passionate.
BritishAustraliacolloquial
Damned, bloody.
noun
An emission or application of fire; act of burning with flames.
Sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
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California wild poppy with bright red flowers.
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