flaming Meaning & Definition
What Does Flaming Mean?
As an adjective, flaming means On fire with visible flames. It is also used to mean Very bright and the color of flame. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of flame. As a noun, it means An emission or application of fire; act of burning with flames.
Quick Facts About Flaming
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfleɪmɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hot, ablaze and blazing |
| Plural | flamings |
| Comparative / superlative | more flaming, most flaming |
Flaming Definition (Adjective)
- On fire with visible flames.
The flaming debris kept the firefighter well back, and the sparks threatened the neighborhood.
- Very bright and the color of flame.
- Very showy, flamboyant.
- Extremely obvious; visibly evident.
I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals fa-laaaaming.
- Damned, bloody.
I wasted three hours in that flaming traffic jam!
- Very enthusiastic or passionate.
I hate it with a flaming passion!
Flaming as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of flame
Flaming as a Noun
- An emission or application of fire; act of burning with flames.
- Sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.
- Vitriolic criticism.
You can expect a flaming if you post irrelevant spam to a newsgroup.
Verb
- To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
- To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.
Adjective
- Extremely obvious; visibly evident. Typically of a homosexual male.
To call him a flaming homosexual would be an understatement, but I think he acts that way just to see people react.
Synonyms of Flaming
Antonyms of Flaming
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Flaming in a Sentence
The flaming debris kept the firefighter well back, and the sparks threatened the neighborhood.
I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals fa-laaaaming.
To call him a flaming homosexual would be an understatement, but I think he acts that way just to see people react.
I wasted three hours in that flaming traffic jam!
I hate it with a flaming passion!
You can expect a flaming if you post irrelevant spam to a newsgroup.
I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.
Word Forms & Grammar
flaming (comparative more flaming, superlative most flaming)
flaming
flaming (countable and uncountable, plural flamings)
Words That Rhyme With Flaming
Flaming Pronunciation
Flaming is pronounced //ˈfleɪmɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flaming
Is flaming an adjective or a verb?
Flaming is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for flaming?
Words with a similar meaning to flaming include hot, ablaze and blazing. See the full list of flaming synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of flaming?
The plural of flaming is flamings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of flaming?
The comparative form is more flaming and the superlative form is most flaming.