Word
blazing
Phoneticsblaz·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫeɪzɪŋ/
UK/blˈeɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
01intense heat or light
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. burning very brightly and strongly.
adj. characterized by tremendous intensity of thermal energy or light.
“We had to wear sunglasses because of the blazing afternoon sun.”
“The hikers sought shelter from the blazing midday sun, which had already begun to scorch the exposed ridges of the canyon.”
02very fast
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. moving or happening at a very high speed.
adj. proceeding at an extremely high velocity; often used to describe pace or speed.
“The runner finished the race with a blazing sprint to the finish line.”
“The new processor operates at blazing speeds, handling complex calculations in a fraction of the time required by previous models.”
03intense emotion
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing very strong feelings, especially anger.
adj. marked by extreme fervor, passion, or anger.
“The two neighbors had a blazing row about the broken fence.”
“A blazing argument erupted during the board meeting when the CEO's integrity was questioned by the shareholders.”
Synonyms
04the act of burning
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. the act of burning or shining very brightly.
n. the action or state of burning with a bright flame or intense heat.
“The blazing of the campfire kept the wolves away during the night.”
“The sudden blazing of the signal fire atop the hill alerted the surrounding villages to the approaching fleet.”
Real-World Examples
“They had blazing rows with the gallery throughout.” Idioms
01. guns blazing
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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