First Known Use: 13th century
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fiery
adjective fi·ery \ˈfī(-ə)-rē\
: having or producing fire
of food : tasting very hot and spicy
: having or showing a lot of strong and angry emotion
fi·er·i·erfi·er·i·est
Full Definition of FIERY
1
a : consisting of fire b : marked by fire <a fiery crash> c : using or carried out with fire d : liable to catch fire or explode : flammable <a fiery vapor>
2
a : hot like a fire 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>
— fi·eri·ly \ˈfī-rə-lē\ adverb
— fi·eri·ness \ˈfī-rē-nəs\ noun
— fiery adverb
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Origin of FIERY
Middle English, from fire, fier fire
FIERINESS Defined for Kids
fiery
adjective fi·ery \ˈfī-ə-rē, ˈfīr-ē\
fi·er·i·erfi·er·i·est
Definition of FIERY for Kids
1
: marked by fire <a fiery explosion>
2
: hot or glowing like a fire
3
: full of spirit <a fiery speech>
4
: easily angered
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