burning (Meaning)

Wordnet

burning (n)

the act of burning something

pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

execution by electricity

execution by fire

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

Wordnet

burning (s)

of immediate import

Webster

burning (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Burn

Webster

burning (a.)

That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.

Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal.

Webster

burning (n.)

The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated.

burning Sentence Examples

  1. The burning sensation in my throat told me I had swallowed something too hot.
  2. Watching the sunset over the horizon, I felt a burning desire to travel and explore the world.
  3. The forest fire raged on, leaving a path of destruction and burning trees in its wake.
  4. She looked into his eyes and saw a burning passion reflected back at her.
  5. The scent of burning wood filled the air as we gathered around the campfire.
  6. His burning ambition drove him to work tirelessly toward his goals.
  7. Tears welled up in her eyes, fueled by the burning pain of betrayal.
  8. The burning question on everyone's mind was whether they would succeed in their mission.
  9. Despite the burning heat of the desert sun, they continued their journey without complaint.
  10. As the fever took hold, she felt a burning heat spread through her body.

FAQs About the word burning

the act of burning something, pain that feels hot as if it were on fire, a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light, execution by

blazing, burned, lit, smoldering, flickering, burnt, lighted, ignited,flaming, smouldering

suffocated, doused, damped, snuffed (out), choked, damped, choked, extinguished,dead, doused

The burning sensation in my throat told me I had swallowed something too hot.

Watching the sunset over the horizon, I felt a burning desire to travel and explore the world.

The forest fire raged on, leaving a path of destruction and burning trees in its wake.

She looked into his eyes and saw a burning passion reflected back at her.