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   flam·ing

   /ˈflāmiNG/

   adjective

   • 1. burning fiercely and emitting flames: "they dragged her away from the flaming car" Similar blazingablazeburningon fireafirein flamesaflameignitedlitlightedfieryred-hotragingflaringglowingflickeringsmolderingOpposite extinguished
   • ▪ very hot: "flaming June"
   • ▪ of a bright orange or red color: "the flaming autumn maples of the St. Lawrence River valley" Similar brightbrilliantvividflamboyantredreddish-orangescarletcrimsongingerOpposite dull
   • ▪ passionate or violent: "Gloria's suddenly flaming jealousy" Similar furiousviolentvehementfrenziedangryincensedpassionateragingfuriousenragedfumingseethingincensedinfuriatedmadangryragingwrathfulirateinformal:lividwildinformal, dated:waxyOpposite mildplacid
   • 2. used for emphasis to express annoyance: informal British "weeds can become a flaming nuisance" Similar wretchedunspeakablerottenhellishcursedaccursedinformal:damneddamnableblastedblessedpreciousconfoundedinfernalflippingblinkingbloomingblimmingbleedingeffingchuffinginformal, dated:ballyruddydeuced
   • 3. (of a gay man) having a manner or appearance regarded as stereotypically homosexual. informal, derogatory North American

   Derivatives

   • 1. flamingly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flamingFlaming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FLAMING is resembling or suggesting a flame in color, brilliance, or wavy outline. How to use flaming in a sentence.

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   FLAMING definition: 1. used to add force, especially anger, to something that is said: 2. a very angry argument in…. Learn more.

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   Flaming definition: emitting flames; blazing; burning; fiery. . See examples of FLAMING used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of flaming. noun. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke. synonyms: fire, flame. see more. adjective. very intense. “ flaming passions” synonyms: fiery. hot. extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLAMING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Flaming is used to describe something that is burning and producing a lot of flames. The plane, which was full of fuel, scattered flaming fragments over a large area.

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   1. burning with or emitting flames. 2. glowing brightly; brilliant. 3. intense or ardent; vehement; passionate: a flaming temper. 4. informal (intensifier): you flaming idiot. 5. an obsolete word for flagrant. ˈflamingly adv.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFLAMING definition in American English | Collins English...

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   Flaming is used to describe something that is burning and producing a lot of flames. The plane, which was full of fuel, scattered flaming fragments over a large area.

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   How to use . flaming in a sentence“We know the outbreak is still flaming strongly in western Sierra Leone and some parts of the interior of Guinea,” said Nabarro.

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    Definition of flaming adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    FLAMING definition: 1. burning with a bright light: 2. very bright in colour or light: 3. used to emphasize something…. Learn more.