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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This season's color palette revolves around the designer’s signature accent color, fiery red, complemented by icy yellow, classic black and white.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
State of play: Callahan was blunt while discussing Sunday's fumble, and his fiery reaction, with reporters.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
To match this zodiac sign's bold and adventurous spirit, her pick is a red eye pumpkin, which has a fiery orange-red color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
Enjoy displays of fall blooms and a multitude of mums in fiery oranges, deep purples, soft pinks and creamy whites.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2024
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
State of play: Callahan was blunt while discussing Sunday's fumble, and his fiery reaction, with reporters.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
To match this zodiac sign's bold and adventurous spirit, her pick is a red eye pumpkin, which has a fiery orange-red color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
Enjoy displays of fall blooms and a multitude of mums in fiery oranges, deep purples, soft pinks and creamy whites.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 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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