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adjective

ˈflā-miŋ How to pronounce flaming (audio)
Definition of flamingnext
1
as in burning
being on fire a fancy restaurant serving eye-catching flaming desserts

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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling a flaming speech in support of basic human rights

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flaming

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verb

present participle of flame
1
as in glowing
to be on fire especially brightly guests gathered around as the Yule log flamed brightly in the inn's great stone fireplace

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2
as in erupting
to develop suddenly and violently my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up

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3
as in blazing
to shine with a bright harsh light the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers

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4
as in gleaming
to shoot forth bursts of light the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights

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Recent Examples of flaming
Adjective
The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Verb
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed the flaming object was a cross, and said officials put out the fire. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 The clip ultimately evolved into a lo-fi vision of the Rapture, complete with giant flaming hands terrorizing the band. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaming
  1. burning
  2. passionate
  3. glowing
  4. erupting
  5. blazing
  6. gleaming
  7. smoldering
  8. warm
Adjective
  • In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
    — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.
    — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of passionate
Verb
  • In February 2004, Hargitay was glowing alongside Hermann at the Writers Guild Awards.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • While the show continued as scheduled, spectators could only see colors glowing through the marine fog.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence.
    — Lauren Lowman, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
  • The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has shot up draft boards after notching 84 points (29 goals and 55 assists) in 67 games for OHL Brantford, then erupting for another 26 (13 goals and 13 assists) in 15 playoff games.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of erupting
Verb
  • Glover got off to a blazing start through five holes, with each of his shots into the green 8 feet or closer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Each of the players has the ability to hit for power, or offer blazing speed.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of blazing
Verb
  • There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • Casting two of the most smoldering contemporary actors on the planet clearly stacks the deck, and carries on the long tradition of pairing a dashing figure of brooding handsomeness (Laurence Olivier, Ralph Fiennes) with a breathless screen beauty (Merle Oberon, Juliette Binoche).
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of smoldering
Adjective
  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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