flaming

UK: ˈfleɪmɪŋ | US: ˈfleɪmɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. burning with flames; intensely hot

  2. adj. (informal) very bright or vivid in color

  3. adj. (slang) expressing strong anger or passion

Structure
flame <fire>ing <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "flaming" derives from the Old English "flǣm" (flame), which traces back to Proto-Germanic *flamaz. The suffix "-ing" is a productive adjectival suffix in English, often indicating a state or quality. Together, "flaming" literally means "being on fire" or "resembling flames," later extending metaphorically to describe intense emotions or vivid colors.

Examples

  1. The flaming logs crackled in the fireplace.

  2. She wore a flaming red dress to the party.

  3. His flaming temper made the argument worse.

  4. The sky turned flaming orange at sunset.

  5. The protesters delivered a flaming speech against injustice.