flaming
Americanadjective
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burning with or emitting flames
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glowing brightly; brilliant
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intense or ardent; vehement; passionate
a flaming temper
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informal (intensifier)
you flaming idiot
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an obsolete word for flagrant
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of flaming
First recorded in 1350–1400, flaming is from the Middle English word flammande; see flame , -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Next best thing: Meteors flaming across the sky during the August 12-13 Perseid shower peak promise the brightest show in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Edinburgh's annual torchlight procession kicked off the Hogmanay celebrations on Monday night when thousands of people marched through the Meadows waving flaming torches, making their way to Edinburgh Castle.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
The film contains more than 1,000 digital fire FX shots, ranging from flaming arrows and flamethrowers to massive explosions and fire tornadoes.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Abel had not been keeping track of the days, but the color of the leaves was being transformed from green to various yellows, burning golds, flaming reds, and he realized it was October.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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