adjective Uncommon

flaming

FLAY-mihng

Flaming (adjective) means On fire, with visible flames. Example: “Firefighters pulled the family from the flaming building.”

adjective

On fire, with visible flames.

"Firefighters pulled the family from the flaming building."

Used as a mild intensifier to express annoyance (British informal).

"Where are my flaming keys?"

noun

The act of posting an angry, insulting message online.

"The moderators banned him for flaming other users."

How to use flaming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBurning with visible fire; also a British slang intensifier like "bloody," and online slang for posting angry insults.

When to use it

The mild-swear-word use ("flaming annoying") is informal British English.

Word forms

more flaming comparative, flamings plural, Flamings plural, most flaming superlative

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for flaming

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flaming” mean?

The word “flaming” means on fire, with visible flames. In plain terms, burning with visible fire; also a British slang intensifier like "bloody," and online slang for posting angry insults.

How do you pronounce “flaming”?

“Flaming” is pronounced FLAY-mihng (/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “flaming” in a sentence?

Here is “flaming” used in a sentence: “Firefighters pulled the family from the flaming building.”

What part of speech is “flaming”?

Depending on how it is used, “flaming” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “flaming” a common word?

“Flaming” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “flaming” have?

“Flaming” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: on fire, with visible flames.

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