Main Entry: fi·ery

Pronunciation: \ˈfī(-ə)-rē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): fi·er·i·er; fi·er·i·est

Etymology: Middle English, from fire, fier fire

Date: 13th century

1 a : consisting of fire b : marked by fire <a fiery crash> c : using or carried out with fire d : liable to catch fire or explode : flammable <a fiery vapor>
2 a : hot like a fire b (1) : being in an inflamed state or condition <a fiery boil> (2) : feverish and flushed <a fiery forehead>
3 : of the color of fire : red <a fiery sunset>
4 a : full of or exuding emotion or spirit <a fiery sermon> b : easily provoked : irritable <a fiery temper>

— fi·eri·ly \ˈfī-rə-lē\ adverb

— fi·eri·ness \ˈfī-rē-nəs\ noun

— fiery adverb