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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlaming
/ˈfleɪ.mɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Emitting flames; burning.
"The flaming torch illuminated the dark path."
- 1
Present participle of flame; to burn brightly.
"The campfire was flaming brightly against the night sky."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'flaming' originates from the Old English 'flamian', which means 'to flame or blaze'. It has evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe something that is on fire or resembling fire, and has taken on additional meanings in modern usage, including metaphorical senses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flaming" is said worldwide
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flamboyant
Transliteration: flam-bwa-yan
"Le feu flamboyant illuminait la nuit."
flammend
Transliteration: flah-mend
"Die flammende Fackel erhellte den Weg."
flameggiante
Transliteration: fla-meh-jante
"La torcia fiammeggiante illuminava il sentiero."
flameante
Transliteration: fla-me-an-te
"La antorcha flameante iluminaba el camino."
flamejante
Transliteration: fla-me-jan-te
"A tocha flamejante iluminava o caminho."
जलती हुई
Transliteration: jalti hui
"जलती हुई मशाल ने रात को रोशन किया।"
燃烧的
Transliteration: rán shāo de
"燃烧的火把照亮了黑暗的道路。"
타오르는
Transliteration: taoreuneun
"타오르는 횃불이 어두운 길을 비췄다."
燃えている
Transliteration: moete iru
"燃えている松明が暗い道を照らした。"
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