burning · adjective /ˈbɜr.nɪŋ/
Word family
Nouns: burn, burner
Adjectives: burning
Verbs: burn
burning
B1 on fire
Dictionary example:
A man staggered from the burning car.
Learner example:
I saw a burning car. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swiss German)
a burning issue/question
C1 a subject or question that must be taken care of or answered quickly
Dictionary example:
Climate change remains a burning issue.
Learner example:
Your staff is very nice but we are sorry to learn that they only speak English. It's a burning issue for us because we have few European travelers: German, Italian or French. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; French)
burning ambition/desire, etc.
C1 a very strong need to do something
Dictionary example:
I have no burning desire to go diving.
Learner example:
My most important quality is my burning desire to make a change. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)
