blazing

adjective

blaz·​ing ˈblā-ziŋ 

1

: burning very brightly and intensely

a blazing fire

2

: of outstanding power, speed, heat, or intensity

blazing eyes

a blazing fastball

blazing gunfire

blazingly adverb

Synonyms of blazing

• burning
• flaming
• smoldering
• flickering

Examples of blazing in a Sentence

She runs with blazing speed.

the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party

Recent Examples on the Web

Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

The unexpected design adds instant intrigue to the space while still serving the functional role of offering a cool respite from the sun's blazing rays. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

And at a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, ghosting, blurring, and screen tearing will be kept to a minimum. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Afterward, swirl down to explore Merlin’s Cave below and paddle in rock pools on Tintagel Haven or gawp at a blazing sunset from the soft sands. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing blazing

• blazing star
• with guns blazing

Rhymes for blazing

• brazing
• crazing
• gazing
• glazing
• grazing
• hazing
• phasing
• phrasing
• praising
• raising
• razing
• amazing