fiery

[ fahyuhr-ee, fahy-uh-ree ]

adjective

, fier·i·er, fier·i·est.

1. consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire:

   a volcano's fiery discharge.

2. intensely hot:

   fiery desert sands.

   Antonyms: cold, cool

3. like or suggestive of fire:

   a fiery red; angry, fiery eyes.

   Synonyms: burning, glowing, flaming

   Antonyms: cold, cool

4. intensely ardent, impetuous, or passionate:

   fiery courage; a fiery speech.

   Synonyms: impassioned, spirited, vehement, fervent

   Antonyms: dispassionate, cold, cool

5. easily angered or provoked:

   a fiery temper.

6. causing a burning sensation, as certain liquors or condiments.
7. inflamed, as a tumor or sore.
8. Mining: Older Use.
   1. highly flammable.
   2. containing highly flammable gas.

fiery

/ ˈfaɪərɪ /

adjective

1. of, containing, or composed of fire
2. resembling fire in heat, colour, ardour, etc

   a fiery speaker

   a fiery desert wind

3. easily angered or aroused

   a fiery temper

4. (of food) producing a burning sensation

   a fiery curry

5. (of the skin or a sore) inflamed
6. flammable or containing flammable gas
7. (of a cricket pitch) making the ball bounce dangerously high

Derived Forms

• ˈfieriness, noun
• ˈfierily, adverb

Other Words From

• fieri·ly adverb
• fieri·ness noun
• un·fiery adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiery¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English fiery, fury, fery; fire, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Philip had to shut down a fiery panel discussion earlier this month when a different Trump-backing pundit turned to transphobia to explain why Democrats lost the White House, prompting a reaction from commentator Jay Michaelson.

From Salon

Nadal, with his blistering left-handed forehand and fiery celebratory roars, ended his Swiss opponent's five-year winning streak at Wimbledon in the 2008 final - regarded by many as the greatest match of all time.

From BBC

It was the beginning of a fiery new human rights effort.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, she was able to relate to Marian, the quiet yet flinty younger sister who looks up to the fiery Dolours.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, complaints of acrid odors, fiery accidents, soot and harmful emissions have gained new resonance as public officials become more sensitive to accusations of environmental damage.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blazing
• burning
• combustible
• excitable
• fierce
• flaming
• glowing
• heated
• hot
• impassioned
• intense
• red-hot
• spirited
• vehement
• violent