/ ˈbɜːnɪŋ; NAmE ˈbɜːrn-/ adjective , adverb
■ adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
( of feelings, etc. ) very strong; extreme :
a burning desire to win
He's always had a burning ambition to start his own business.
2.
a ~ issue / question a very important and urgent problem
3.
( of pain, etc. ) very strong and giving a feeling of burning
➡ note at painful
4.
very hot; looking and feeling very hot :
the burning sun
her burning face
5.
burning eyes ( literary ) eyes that seem to be staring at you very hard
■ adverb
burning hot very hot