flaming
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.burning with visible flames.
adj.undergoing combustion accompanied by visible flames.
Simple“The firefighters worked quickly to put out the flaming building.”
In context“The flaming wreckage of the aircraft was visible from several miles away, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the clear sky.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a very bright colour like fire, such as red, orange, or yellow.
adj.possessing a brilliant or intense colour resembling that of a flame.
Simple“The trees were covered in flaming red leaves during the autumn.”
In context“She wore a flaming orange dress that made her stand out immediately in the crowded ballroom.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.you use this word to show you are very annoyed or angry about something.
adj.used as an intensifier to express irritation, anger, or frustration.
Simple“I can't get this flaming computer to work properly.”
In context“He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that flaming leak in the bathroom, only to find the pipe was completely rusted through.”
UsageAlways placed before the noun it modifies.
Teacher's tipThis is a milder alternative to stronger swear words, but it still sounds quite frustrated and is mostly used in British or Australian English.
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the -ing form of the verb 'flame', meaning to burn brightly or show strong emotion.
v.the present participle of 'flame', denoting the act of burning with a bright light or bursting into strong emotion.
Simple“The logs were flaming in the fireplace, keeping the cabin warm.”
In context“His eyes were flaming with anger as he listened to the unfair accusations being levelled against his team.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
n.sending angry or rude messages to someone on the internet.
n.the act of posting or sending offensive, insulting, or hostile messages over the internet.
Simple“The forum moderator had to stop the flaming between the two users.”
In context“The discussion quickly degenerated into personal flaming, forcing the administrator to lock the thread and ban several participants.”
“The firebug can be seen picking up the flaming gas can and using it to ignite the accelerant on a second car.”