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1.
If you describe something as ~, you mean that it is burning strongly or contains fire. (LITERARY)
A helicopter crashed in a ~ explosion in Vallejo.
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2.
You can use ~ for emphasis when you are referring to bright colours such as red or orange. (LITERARY)
A large terracotta pot planted with Busy Lizzie provides a ~ bright red display.
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3.
If you describe food or drink as ~, you mean that it has a very strong hot or spicy taste. (WRITTEN)
A ~ combination of chicken, chillies and rice.
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4.
If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they express very strong emotions, especially anger, in their behaviour or speech. (WRITTEN)
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