blazing

/ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [blˈezɪŋ] /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [blˈezɪŋ] /ˈblā-ziŋ How to pronounce blazing (audio)/ (ame, mw)

blazing — adjective

  • blazingpositive
  • more blazingcomparative
  • most blazingsuperlative

1. giving off strong heat or light, or standing out because it feels full of force

1.形容詞B2
釋義

giving off strong heat or light, or standing out because it feels full of force and energy

例句

By noon, the blazing sun had emptied the beach.

collocation: blazing sun for strong heat and light

A blazing fire kept the campers warm beside the river.

同義詞
  • fiery

    close for heat or strong energy, but often more emotional in tone

  • dazzling

    best when the effect is visually impressive rather than physically hot

  • scorching

    focuses on extreme heat, not talent or speed

反義詞
  • dim

    opposite when talking about light

  • cool

    opposite when talking about heat

  • dull

    opposite when something does not stand out

用法筆記

Often appears before nouns linked to fire, weather, speed, or performance. In figurative use, it usually praises something strikingly energetic or impressive.

2. showing fierce anger or violence in a way that makes people feel afraid

2.形容詞C1
釋義

showing fierce anger or violence in a way that makes people feel afraid

例句

The neighbors heard a blazing row through the apartment wall.

British collocation: blazing row for a fierce argument

Emre's blazing temper emptied the meeting room in seconds.

同義詞
  • violent

    more direct and neutral for physical force

  • fierce

    covers strong anger or competition without always sounding dangerous

  • terrifying

    focuses more on fear than on the angry force behind it

反義詞
  • calm

    opposite when the situation is controlled

  • mild

    opposite when the tone or force is not strong

用法筆記

Usually describes anger, conflict, or hostility that feels hard to control. It often suggests that other people react with fear or step back.