fiery

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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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