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flaming
[ fley-ming ]
/ ËfleÉȘ mÉȘĆ /
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adjective
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Origin of flaming
OTHER WORDS FROM flaming
flam·ing·ly, adverbun·flam·ing, adjectiveWords nearby flaming
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How to use flaming in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for flaming
flaming
/ (ËfleÉȘmÉȘĆ) /
adjective
burning with or emitting flames
glowing brightly; brilliant
intense or ardent; vehement; passionatea flaming temper
informal (intensifier)you flaming idiot
an obsolete word for flagrant
Derived forms of flaming
flamingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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