burning · adj
a burning issue/question
C1 a subject or question that must be taken care of or answered quickly
Dictionary examples:
Climate change remains a burning issue. (42.2)
burning ambition/desire, etc.
C1 a very strong need to do something
Dictionary examples:
I have no burning desire to go diving. (39.2)
burning
B1 on fire
Dictionary examples:
The clumsy waiter accidentally served the guests a burning pizza. (0.0)
The firefighter's date was interrupted by a call about a burning building. (0.0)
The chef's eyebrows disappeared when he leaned over the burning stove. (0.0)
A man staggered from the burning car. (47.7)