burning
UK: ˈbɜːnɪŋ | US: ˈbɜːrnɪŋ
adj. 1. On fire; emitting flames or intense heat.
adj. 2. Feeling or producing a sensation of intense heat.
adj. 3. (of an issue) Urgent or passionate.
v. (present participle of burn) 1. Undergoing combustion.
The word burning derives from the Old English byrnan (to burn) and the suffix -ing, which forms present participles or gerunds. The root burn traces back to Proto-Germanic brinnaną, reflecting the universal concept of combustion. Over time, burning expanded metaphorically to describe intense emotions or urgent matters, mirroring the physical intensity of fire.
The burning building lit up the night sky.
She felt a burning sensation in her throat after eating the spicy dish.
Climate change is a burning issue for modern society.
His burning ambition drove him to work tirelessly.
The campfire kept burning long into the night.