flaming

/fleɪmɪŋ/

/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/

Other forms: flamingly; flamings

Definitions of flaming

1. noun

   the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
   synonyms: fire, flame

   types:

   blaze, blazing

   a strong flame that burns brightly

   flare

   a sudden burst of flame

   ignition

   the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

   spontaneous combustion

   ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process

   type of:

   burning, combustion

   a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
2. adjective

   very intense
   “flaming passions”

   synonyms: fiery

   hot

   extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
3. adjective

   informal intensifiers
   “you flaming idiot”

   synonyms:

   unmitigated

   not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier