- present participle of flame.
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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In U.S. television, there’s a tendency to open every piece of sports programming with a clash of cymbals and a rhinoceros jumping through a flaming hoop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
A flaming ear of corn transforms into a crankshaft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
Some of her favourite moments include Beaker losing his eyeballs in a science experiment and Gonzo wearing flaming roller skates - to give a flavour of the chaos.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
The giant poinsettias in the courtyard looked like flaming torches.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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