fiery
adjective
fi·ery
ˈfī(-ə)-rē 
fierier; fieriest
1
a
: consisting of fire
fiery tongues playing about the roof of the burning building
b
: marked by fire
a fiery crash
c
: using or carried out with fire
the fiery experiments of the ancient alchemists
d
: liable to catch fire or explode : flammable
a fiery vapor
2
a
: hot like a fire
the fiery taste of red pepper
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
Examples of fiery in a Sentence
He was killed in a fiery crash.
the fiery Yule log made a splendid backdrop for our holiday party
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Paris Jackson brought fiery energy to the front row of Stella McCartney‘s spring 2026 ready-to-wear show in a long-sleeve red maxidress during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
That same day, the moon will reach its peak in the bold and warrior-like sign of Aries, sparking bold and fiery breakthroughs.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiery. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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fiery
adjective
fi·ery
ˈfī-(ə-)rē
fierier; fieriest
1
: being on fire : blazing
2
: hot or glowing like a fire
3
a
: full of spirit
a fiery speech
b
: easily set off
a fiery temper
fieriness
noun
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