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

But captivating performances by Peake, Petticrew, Doupe and a fiery Boyle deliver us through the darkness of the days and years captured in its nine installments.

From Salon

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

Tesla: CEO Elon Musk’s role as campaign surrogate and likely government adviser gave his biggest company a fiery boost from investors, and his already sky-high net worth ballooned as a result.

From Slate

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

Complaints of acrid odors, fiery accidents, soot and harmful emissions have gained new resonance in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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