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 of fiery
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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The Minnesota actions drew fiery pushback not only from protesters and Democrats but also from business owners.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
This morning, the emotional Moon cooperates with fiery Mars, helping teamwork and errands move quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Within seconds, the drone began to burn as if struck by invisible lightning, then fell to the ground in a fiery arc.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
There was no fiery welcome-to-camp speech.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
This morning, the emotional Moon cooperates with fiery Mars, helping teamwork and errands move quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Within seconds, the drone began to burn as if struck by invisible lightning, then fell to the ground in a fiery arc.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
There was no fiery welcome-to-camp speech.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiery. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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