One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of burning in English:
burning
See definition of burning
adjective
1‘a burning house’
blazing, flaming, aflame, fiery, flaring, ignited, glowing, red-hot, flickering, smouldering
scorching, raging, roaring, live
extinguished
2‘the burning desert sands’
extremely hot, red-hot, unbearably hot, baking, baking hot, blazing, blazing hot, flaming, fiery, blistering, scorching, searing, sweltering, torrid, tropical, like an oven, like a furnace, like a blowtorch
parching, withering
North American broiling
informal baking, boiling, boiling hot, roasting, sizzling
freezing
3‘a burning desire to win’
intense, passionate, deep-seated, profound, wholehearted, strong, powerful, forceful, vigorous, ardent, urgent, fervent, fervid, fierce, earnest, eager, keen, enthusiastic, zealous, fanatical, frantic, consuming, extreme, acute, raging, blazing, uncontrollable
literary perfervid, passional
4‘the burning issues of the day’
important, crucial, significant, prevalent, pertinent, relevant, topical, current, contemporary, of interest, active, live, controversial, urgent, pressing, compelling, critical, vital, lively, essential, acute, pivotal, climacteric