blazing

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr hell und intensiv brennt, oder metaphorisch etwas sehr Schnelles, Kraftvolles oder Beeindruckendes.

Describes something that is burning fiercely or extremely bright; also used informally to mean very fast or intense.

1. Shining intenselyB1formal

   Burning or shining very brightly and strongly.

   Hell leuchtend

   • The blazing sun made it impossible to stay outside for long.
   • A blazing fire crackled in the hearth.
   • The car's headlights were blazing in the darkness.

   Synonymebeamingbrilliantburningdazzlingfieryglowingintenseradiantvivid

   Antonymedarkdimdullfaintgloomyshadowy

2. Completely obviousB2informal

   Used to describe something that is very clear, direct, and without any attempt at concealment.

   Offensichtlich

   • He told a blazing lie that everyone saw through immediately.
   • The report contained a blazing error that contradicted the main conclusion.
   • Her indifference to his feelings was a blazing sign that the relationship was over.

   Synonymeblatantconspicuousflagrantglaringobviousovertpatenttransparent

   Antonymeambiguousconcealedhiddenobscuresubtlevague

• Substantiv, das ein starkes, helles, intensiv brennendes Feuer oder Flammen bezeichnet; auch das intensive Leuchten oder Strahlen.

A noun referring to a strong, bright flame that burns intensely.

1. Intense flameB2formal

   A very strong, bright, and hot flame that burns fiercely.

   Lodern

   • The blazing from the wildfire could be seen for miles.
   • Firefighters worked to control the blazing in the old warehouse.
   • The blazing of the campfire lit up the entire clearing.

   Synonymeblazeconflagrationfireflameinferno

• Verb, das ein helles, starkes Brennen oder Leuchten bezeichnet oder eine sehr schnelle Bewegung.

A verb used to indicate burning brightly and strongly, or moving very fast.

1. Shine brightly and intensivelyB2formal

   To emit a strong, bright light or flame.

   Hell leuchten

   • The sun blazed down on the desert travelers.
   • Lights blazed from every window of the mansion.
   • Her eyes blazed with anger during the argument.

   Synonymebeamflareflashglareglowradiate

   Antonymedarkendimdullfade

2. Shoot rapidly and repeatedlyB2informal

   To fire a weapon continuously and without pause.

   Dauerfeuer schießen

   • The soldiers blazed away at the enemy positions.
   • He blazed through the ammunition in seconds.
   • The gunman blazed into the crowd before escaping.

   Synonymeblastdischargefirepumpshootsprayunload

3. Burn brightly and intenselyB1formal

   To be on fire with strong, bright flames.

   Lodern

   • The campfire blazed all night long.
   • The building blazed fiercely before firefighters arrived.
   • Dry wood blazes more easily than wet timber.

   Synonymeburnflameflareflashglaregleamglow

   Antonymedampendouseextinguishquenchsmoldersmouldersnuffstifle

4. Move rapidly and as if blazingB2informal

   To move very fast, often with great energy or determination.

   Rasen

   • The runner blazed down the track to win the race.
   • She blazed through her homework in just an hour.
   • The car blazed past us on the highway.

   Synonymeboltchargedashflyracerushspeedstreaktearzoom

5. Indicate by marking trees with blazesC1formal

   To mark a trail or path by cutting or painting marks on trees.

   Markieren

   • The hikers blazed a trail through the dense forest.
   • They blazed the trees to guide future explorers.
   • The old path was blazed by pioneers centuries ago.

   Synonymemarknotchscore

Phrasal-Variantenblaze awayblaze outblaze up