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
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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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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Macaulay Culkin Orders Carolers and Takeout with Uber Eats in New Home Alone-Themed Ad
The popular menu item is available in classic, honey mustard and fiery flavors.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Navarro often used fiery language that upset U.S. allies.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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