fiery

adjective

fi·ery | \ˈfī(-ə)-rē

fierier; fieriest

Definition of fiery

1a : 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

2a : 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

4a : full of or exuding emotion or spirit a fiery sermon

b : easily provoked : irritable a fiery temper

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Other Words from fiery

fierily \ˈfī-rə-lē

\ adverb

fieriness \ˈfī-rē-nəs

\ noun

fiery adverb

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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The transformation marks Hathaway’s initiation into a club of famous Hollywood redheads who have embraced the fiery, eye-catching hue to spectacular effect. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Anne Hathaway Says Hello to Shocking Red Hair—and Goodbye to Girl-Next-Door Brunette," 21 Nov. 2018 This sign is known for its fiery passion, aggressive impulsivity, and competitive nature. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "How Each Zodiac Sign Is Most Likely to Cheat in a Relationship," 30 Apr. 2018 Face to face, though, Kljestan is less fiery passion and more confident compassion. — Alicia Delgallo, Pro Soccer USA, "Sacha Kljestan eager to lead Orlando City in new era," 23 Jan. 2018 Pagor also makes a mean carrot margarita ($12), which has all the pungent limey qualities of the original, but also a mouth-watering fiery and savory finish that evokes the sweetness and mineral-rich notes of a carrot freshly plucked from the earth. — Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "Clever Rabbit boasts flavorful cocktails, but veggie-centric dishes lack freshness and seasoning," 18 July 2017 Hours later, officials reported that the devices were shoddily constructed and lacked the detonators necessary for a fiery explosion. — Keri Blakinger, Gabrielle Banks And Brooke Lewis, San Antonio Express-News, "Santa Fe community grieves as investigation continues into massacre," 20 May 2018 Lightweights beware: dishes can run from fiery to tongue-numbing. — Houston Chronicle, "A taste of Houston's Asian restaurants," 10 May 2018 Now fiery with self-recognition and full of speeches (her own #MeToo moment), Dolores and her loyal comrades take vengeance on human and cyborg alike, setting off to affirm Dolores's vision of a real world that lies beyond Westworld. — Hank Stuever, chicagotribune.com, "'Westworld' gets a needed upgrade in its pretentious quest for the meaning of not-life," 22 Apr. 2018 One of the most fiery pushing matches came when Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo and Blazers forward Zach Collins confronted each other with less than a second left before halftime. — William Guillory, NOLA.com, "Pelicans keep composure through feisty Game 4 vs. Portland," 21 Apr. 2018

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