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Fiery - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Fiery describes something that is burning, glowing, or intensely hot. It can also refer to strong emotions like passion or anger, or a vibrant, bright color resembling flames.

fiery

/ˈfaɪəri/ /ˈfaɪəri/

Definition:

Consisting of or resembling fire; intensely hot, passionate, or spirited.

Synonyms:

blazing, fervent, passionate, ardent

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

icy, apathetic

Common Collocations:

fiery temper, fiery speech, fiery eyes, fiery passion

Derivatives:

fieriness, fierier

Usage Tips:

Use "fiery" to describe intense heat or strong emotions like anger or enthusiasm.

Common Phrases:

fiery debate, fiery trial, fiery spirit

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "firy," from Old English "fyr" (fire) + "-y" (suffix forming adjectives).

Examples:

  • 1. The dragon breathed a fiery blast at the knights.
  • 2. Her fiery speech inspired the crowd to take action.
  • 3. He has a fiery temper when provoked.
  • 4. The sunset painted the sky in fiery hues of red and orange.

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