adj
Uncommon
fiery
FEYE-uh-ree
Fiery (adj) means consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing. Example: “A fiery sunset lit up the whole sky.”
adj
1
Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
"A fiery sunset lit up the whole sky."
"The volcano sent a fiery glow across the night sky."
"Fiery coals still shone red in the camp stove at dawn."
2
Passionate, quick-tempered, or full of intense emotion.
"She gave a fiery speech that got the whole crowd on its feet."
"He has a fiery temper and doesn’t hide his frustration."
"The coach's fiery personality made every training session feel like a final."
How to use fiery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLike fire — either literally burning/glowing, or figuratively hot-tempered and passionate.
Common pairings
a fiery temper
fiery speech
fiery red
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fiery, fierier
- Superlative
- most fiery, fieriest
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Etymology
From Middle English fyry, from fyr ("fire") plus -y.
Synonyms
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blazing
burning
flaming
passionate
hot-tempered
intense
fervent
perfervid
impassioned
igneous
fervid
ardent
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Rhymes for fiery
See all rhymes for fiery →Frequently asked questions
What does “fiery” mean?
The word “fiery” means consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing. In plain terms, like fire — either literally burning/glowing, or figuratively hot-tempered and passionate.
How do you pronounce “fiery”?
“Fiery” is pronounced FEYE-uh-ree (/ˈfaɪəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiery” in a sentence?
Here is “fiery” used in a sentence: “A fiery sunset lit up the whole sky.”
What part of speech is “fiery”?
“Fiery” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fiery” come from?
The word “fiery” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fyry, from fyr ("fire") plus -y.
Is “fiery” a common word?
“Fiery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fiery” have?
“Fiery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
What is the difference between fiery and hot?
Fiery specifically evokes fire itself, describing something that consists of, resembles, or is full of fire, such as a fiery sunset or fiery sauce, and can also describe intense passion or temper. Hot is a more general term for high temperature or spiciness that does not necessarily invoke the image of fire.
What are common collocations with fiery?
Fiery frequently pairs with words like temper, speech, red, and debate, as in "a fiery speech" or "fiery red hair." These uses draw on both the literal sense of burning or glowing and the figurative sense of intense emotion.
