burning
word · lemma: burn
Definition
On fire or producing flames, heat, or a strong painful feeling. It can also describe a very strong emotion, desire, or urgent issue.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective or participle, 'burning' appears in common patterns like 'burning fire', 'burning smell', 'burning pain', and 'burning question'. For physical sensation, English often prefers 'burning pain' or 'a burning feeling'; for figurative use, 'a burning desire' means very strong, not literal heat.
Example Sentences
The house is burning.
basic
I felt a burning pain in my hand.
basic
There is a burning smell in the kitchen.
basic
She has a burning desire to prove everyone wrong.
natural
Okay, the burning question is: who forgot to book the tickets?
natural
My eyes were burning after staring at the screen all day.
natural