blazing
Americanadjective
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burning brightly and with great heat, force, etc.
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of tremendous intensity or fervor.
a performance of blazing ferocity.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of blazing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at blaze 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“When you’re at rock bottom, there’s only one place to go,” Kruger said, eyes blazing, as she munched on grapes at home last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Drawn towards the blazing stadium floodlights, Bogong swarms caused havoc at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
It’s almost fall and the weather will be cooling, but Americans’ energy costs are going to be blazing hot.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
This clearly sounds like a blazing hot take that will chill soon and embarrass often.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
I turn my back, away from my sister’s blazing eyes.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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