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
giving off strong heat or light, or standing out because it feels full of force and energy
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.
Isabela ended the match with a blazing shot into the top corner.
Critics praised Quan's blazing guitar solo at the festival.
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
showing fierce anger or violence in a way that makes people feel afraid
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.
Sana shot the reporter a blazing look and walked out.
The captain's blazing fury made the young players fall silent.
- 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
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.