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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Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
But against a fiery Raiders squad led by Aidan O’Connell, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs saw their issues continue in a matchup that came down to the last possession.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Learn how to hand-press tortillas, whip up fiery salsas, or dive into a mezcal tasting with Paradero’s warm and knowledgeable staff.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had a fiery exchange with a judge in his ongoing case involving the possible seizure of his assets by two former Georgia election workers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiery. Accessed 3 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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