blazing

[ bley-zing ]

adjective

1. burning brightly and with great heat, force, etc.
2. of tremendous intensity or fervor:

   a performance of blazing ferocity.

Other Words From

• blazing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blazing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; blaze ¹, -ing ²

Related Words

• fiery
• flaming
• smoldering