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blaz·ing | \ ˈblā-ziŋ 
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\Definition of blazing
1 : burning very brightly and intensely
a blazing fire
2 : of outstanding power, speed, heat, or intensity
blazing eyes a blazing fastball blazing gunfire
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Synonyms for blazing
Synonyms
- ablaze,
- afire,
- aflame,
- alight
- [chiefly British],
- burning,
- combusting,
- conflagrant,
- fiery,
- flaming,
- ignited,
- inflamed
- (also enflamed),
- kindled,
- lit
- (or lighted)
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blazing
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of blazing
: very hot, fast, or powerful
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