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

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."

Very fast.

"The sprinter finished the race at a blazing pace."

How to use blazing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely hot, bright, or fast — an intensifier used for heat, speed, or anger.

Common pairings

blazing heat blazing speed blazing row

Word forms

blazings plural

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Rhymes for blazing

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Frequently asked questions

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.