ˈconflagrating,ppl.a. [f. conflagrate v. + -ing2.] Burning, blazing. 1667Waterhouse Fire Lond. 51 Anticipations of these conflagrating progresses.1758HeraldNo. 30 As..consuming, as a conflagrating fire.a1845Hood Incendiary Song i, Come, all conflagrating fellows, Let us have a glorious rig.