fiery

adjective
UK: /ˈfaɪəri/
US: /ˈfaɪəri/

  1. Having or showing strong, wild feelings.

    1. She has a fiery temper, so be careful what you say around her.
    2. The fiery debate raged for hours, with neither side willing to concede defeat.

  2. Bright red like fire.

    1. The sunset painted the sky with fiery colors.
    2. A fiery glow emanated from the volcano as it began to erupt.

  3. Burning strongly and brightly.

    1. The fiery flames consumed the old building.
    2. Firefighters battled the fiery blaze, working tirelessly through the night.

Synonyms

passionate ardent fervent blazing red intense

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fiery" in English means: Having or showing strong, wild feelings., Bright red like fire., Burning strongly and brightly..

The phonetic transcription of "fiery" is /ˈfaɪəri/ in British English and /ˈfaɪəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fiery": passionate, ardent, fervent, blazing, red, intense.

Example usage of "fiery": "She has a fiery temper, so be careful what you say around her.". More examples on the page.