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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The debris collides with our atmosphere and forms fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—
Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Fresh off a fiery Coachella performance, Ice Spice appeared — with no introduction necessary — to rap her verse in front of a seemingly endless sea of phone cameras and screaming fans while decked out in a shimmering blue two-piece set.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Now, the long and fiery Comets-Wave rivalry will be reignited in the conference finals.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
With a counter team known for dishing out fiery insults to an often drunk late-night (and even daytime) crowd, Wiener’s Circle has all the classic Chicago hot dog stand staples: Chicago dogs, char cheddar burgers, char Polish, cheddar fries, and more.
—Ari Bendersky, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
And here's our review of Lainey Wilson's fiery Night 1 headlining set.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Seafood, as in a fiery fish curry salad, and songkhla with rice noodles, pickled squid, curry shrimp and water spinach, shares the menu with pad Thai and pineapple curry.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The Rangers went on to win 4-3 after Chris Kreider scored a power play goal late on in the fiery contest.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Already a funky track bursting with dynamism — from the rollicking guitar riffs to Kabaka’s playful vocal delivery — Sean Paul injects some fiery dancehall flavor with his new verse.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
Fresh off a fiery Coachella performance, Ice Spice appeared — with no introduction necessary — to rap her verse in front of a seemingly endless sea of phone cameras and screaming fans while decked out in a shimmering blue two-piece set.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Now, the long and fiery Comets-Wave rivalry will be reignited in the conference finals.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
With a counter team known for dishing out fiery insults to an often drunk late-night (and even daytime) crowd, Wiener’s Circle has all the classic Chicago hot dog stand staples: Chicago dogs, char cheddar burgers, char Polish, cheddar fries, and more.
—Ari Bendersky, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
And here's our review of Lainey Wilson's fiery Night 1 headlining set.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Seafood, as in a fiery fish curry salad, and songkhla with rice noodles, pickled squid, curry shrimp and water spinach, shares the menu with pad Thai and pineapple curry.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The Rangers went on to win 4-3 after Chris Kreider scored a power play goal late on in the fiery contest.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Already a funky track bursting with dynamism — from the rollicking guitar riffs to Kabaka’s playful vocal delivery — Sean Paul injects some fiery dancehall flavor with his new verse.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 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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