Fiery

/ˈfaɪəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Consisting of fire or flames; characterized by intense heat or light.

The campfire burned with a fiery glow, illuminating the night.

Passionate and intense in emotion or spirit.

She gave a fiery speech that inspired everyone in the audience.

Easily provoked to anger or excitement; hot-tempered.

His fiery temperament often led to heated arguments.

Brightly colored or vivid; resembling fire.

The artist used fiery reds and oranges in her painting to convey warmth.

Middle English fieri, from Old French fier, from Latin ferox.

fiery speech

A speech that is passionate and animated.

fiery personality

A person who is very passionate and outspoken.

fiery debate

A debate characterized by intense emotions and strong arguments.

flame

A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is given off by a burning substance.

inferno

A large fire that is dangerously out of control.

ardent

Characterized by intense emotion or passion.

Something that is very exciting or impressive.

That concert was fiery!

To be very angry or aggressive.

She got fiery when she found out the news.