Definitions

1. noun

the continued burning of fuel in the afterburners of a jet engine to increase speed or thrust

“The pilot engaged afterburning to rapidly accelerate the aircraft.”

2. noun

a state of continued activity or burning, especially of a strong emotion or passion

“The artist’s afterburning passion for her craft drove her to create innovative works.”

3. verb

to continue burning or to sustain an intense emotional or passionate state

“The fire burned afterburning for hours before it was extinguished.”

4. verb

to sustain or maintain an intense emotional or passionate state

“Her afterburning love for her husband only grew stronger with time.”