Synonyms for

Flaming

Verb / ˈfleɪmɪŋ / Another word for flaming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Burning with a flame or light.

Synonyms & similar words

flame flare fiery blooming fucking bally blinking fire bloody crashing blazing fiery glowing burning flame-filled incandescent flickering sparkling radiant luminous shining gleaming coruscating scintillating beaming dazzling brilliant lustrous resplendent effulgent

Synonyms by register

Formal

incandescent blazing ardent fiery

Informal

hot on fire lit fired up

Literary

ignited effulgent embers

Antonyms

calm cool unemotional reserved placid serene gentle

Common collocations

  • flaming hot
  • flaming mad
  • flaming sword
  • flaming torch
  • flaming passion
  • flaming anger
  • flaming red

Word family

noun flame
verb flame
adjective flaming
adverb flamingly

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe something burning intensely or metaphorically as an intensifier for strong emotions like anger. Can also be used informally to mean excellent or exciting.

Example sentences

  1. The flaming sun set behind the mountains.
  2. The flaming grill cooked the burgers to perfection.
  3. The flaming candles on the table created a romantic atmosphere.
  4. The flaming comet streaked across the sky.
  5. The flamingo stood on one leg in the pond.

Quotes

  • A spark neglected burns the house. - Marc Anthony, 'Flaming Heart'
  • Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. - Dale Carnegie
  • The flaming meteor had sunk into the sea and its fires were out, but the earth-moving concussion was still to be felt. - Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Lost World'

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