blazing

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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

blazing

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present participle of blaze entry 2, blaze entry 3, blaze entry 5

Synonyms of blazing

Adjective

• burning
• flaming
• smoldering
• flickering

Examples of blazing in a Sentence

Adjective

She runs with blazing speed.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Anrabess Sleeveless Maxi Sundress, $44 During summer’s blazing-hot weather, wearing cotton pieces like this Chartou Shift Dress and Chouyatou Striped style is a must for keeping cool. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Allergens, hot temps and blazing rays can make eyes extra scratchy and dry. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Crank the air conditioning and keep water bottles close — another blazing week is ahead for South Florida. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

In other words, blistering, blazing honesty directed towards the lens. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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