adj that burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.
2. burning ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of burn.
3. burning ·adj consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal.
4. burning ·noun the act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated.