adj
Uncommon
blazing
BLAY-zihng
Blazing (adj) means burning fiercely, or extremely hot or bright. Example: “They walked across the blazing desert sand at midday.”
adj
1
Burning fiercely, or extremely hot or bright.
"They walked across the blazing desert sand at midday."
"It was a blazing summer, with temperatures over 40 degrees."
2
Very fast.
"The sprinter finished the race at a blazing pace."
How to use blazing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely hot, bright, or fast — an intensifier used for heat, speed, or anger.
Common pairings
blazing heat
blazing speed
blazing row
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What does “blazing” mean?
The word “blazing” means burning fiercely, or extremely hot or bright. In plain terms, extremely hot, bright, or fast — an intensifier used for heat, speed, or anger.
How do you pronounce “blazing”?
“Blazing” is pronounced BLAY-zihng (/ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blazing” in a sentence?
Here is “blazing” used in a sentence: “They walked across the blazing desert sand at midday.”
What part of speech is “blazing”?
“Blazing” is an adjective.
Is “blazing” a common word?
“Blazing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blazing” have?
“Blazing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: burning fiercely, or extremely hot or bright.
