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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Moreno crowed later in the day Thursday in a fiery speech. — Joshua Goodman, The Seattle Times, "After 7 long years, Assange’s capture happened quickly," 16 Apr. 2019 The palette in question is just as fiery as Aries famously are. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "BH Cosmetics Just Launched a New Mini Zodiac Palette for Aries," 19 Mar. 2019 On this standout cut from her album GREY Area, Little Simz matches the track’s menacing beat with her own equally debilitating flow, making for a fiery, twisted rap miracle. — Natalie Maher, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Songs to Listen to This Summer," 27 Mar. 2019 Take my friend Kaitlin, a fiery redhead who’s been living with her boyfriend on the Upper East Side for two years. — Karley Sciortino, Vogue, "Breathless: Is Living Together Worth the Risk?," 26 Mar. 2019 The View's former co-host Jenny McCarthy made some fiery accusations about Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters in a new book. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "The View's Former Co-Host Jenny McCarthy SLAMS Whoopi Goldberg in New “Tell-All” Book," 21 Mar. 2019 Color The natural redhead was seen wearing fiery curls on the set of The Undoing. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Nicole Kidman Just Made a Triumphant Return to Red Hair, and She Looks Incredible," 15 Mar. 2019 Her fiery interpretation gives new life to that lackluster season. — Penelope Rowlands, ELLE Decor, "Designer Alessandra Branca's New Private Client Atelier by the Seine," 15 Mar. 2019 This fiery red dress with a thigh-high slit (not to mention that off-the-shoulder detailing!) just screams glamour and is basically guaranteed to turn heads. — Alanna Greco, Seventeen, "Exactly What to Wear to Prom, According to Your Sign," 11 Mar. 2019

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