flaming

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Flammen steht oder brennt; auch im übertragenen Sinn für starke Gefühle wie Zorn oder Leidenschaft verwendet.

Describes something that is on fire or burning; also used figuratively to describe intense emotions like anger or passion.

1. Burning with flamesB1formal

   On fire; emitting flames.

   Flammend

   • The flaming building could be seen from miles away.
   • He threw a flaming torch into the pit.
   • The car crashed and became a flaming wreck.

   Synonymeablazeafireaflamealightblazingburningfieryon fire

2. B1informal

   Used to describe a very bright or intense color, especially red or orange.

   Leuchtend

   • She wore a flaming red dress to the party.
   • The sunset was a flaming orange over the ocean.
   • His flaming hair was impossible to miss.

   Synonymeblazingbrightbrilliantburningfieryglowingintensevivid

3. Angry or passionateB2informal

   Used to describe strong emotions, especially anger or passion.

   Leidenschaftlich oder zornig

   • He gave a flaming speech against the new policy.
   • She had a flaming argument with her boss.
   • His flaming temper got him into trouble.

   Synonymeardentburningfieryfuriousheatedintensepassionatevehement

   Antonymecalmcomposedcoolmildserene

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Brennens entflammbarer Materialien bezeichnet, bei dem Wärme, Licht und oft Rauch entstehen; auch das Aufflammen oder In-Brand-Geraten.

A noun referring to the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and often smoke.

unzählbar

1. Combustion processB2formal

   The process of burning, where materials produce heat, light, and often smoke.

   Verbrennung

   • The flaming of the dry wood lasted for hours.
   • Firefighters quickly controlled the flaming of the building.
   • The flaming of the oil rig created a massive column of smoke.

   Synonymeburningcombustionincineration

• Verb, das das Brennen mit Flammenbildung oder Flammenausstrahlung bezeichnet sowie einen plötzlichen Zorn- oder Leidenschaftsausbruch ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning with or emitting flames, or to become suddenly angry or passionate.

1. Burn with fireB1formal

   To burn brightly or produce flames.

   Brennen

   • The logs flamed up as soon as he lit the match.
   • The fire flamed fiercely in the hearth.
   • The building flamed for hours before firefighters arrived.

   Synonymeblazeburnflareflicker

2. B2formal

   To become red or bright in color, often due to emotion or heat.

   Erröten oder aufleuchten

   • Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment.
   • The sunset flamed across the sky.
   • His face flamed with anger.

   Synonymeblushburnflushglowredden

3. Send angry messageB2informalIT

   To send an angry, insulting, or offensive message online, especially in a forum or chat.

   Flammen

   • He flamed the user for posting incorrect information.
   • The moderator warned him not to flame other members.
   • She was flamed in the comments for her opinion.

   Synonymeabuseattackbashberateinsultslamtrash

Phrasal-Variantenflame up