Definition

In a manner that is very bright, intense, or fast.

Example

The sun was blazingly hot during the summer.

Conversation

Did you see how blazingly fast that car was going?

Yeah, it was like a rocket on the highway!

I can't believe how blazingly bright the sunset was yesterday.

Totally! It looked like the sky was on fire.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blazingly → It is formed from "blaze" (from Old English *blæse*, meaning a bright flame or fire) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "blazingly" means in a manner that is very bright or intense, like a flame.

Memory Tip

Think of a bright flame ('blaze') and how something can be done 'in a manner' ('-ingly') that is very intense or vivid, which helps you remember that 'blazingly' describes something done with great brightness or intensity.

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