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fiery

fier·y

fiery

 
pronunciation:
faI ri
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: fierier, fieriest
definition 1: on fire or containing fire; flaming.
He rescued the dog from the fiery house.
definition 2: like fire; very hot or red.
That restaurant serves a fiery chili.
antonyms:
icy
similar words:
ablaze, hot
definition 3: with strong feeling or emotion, or quick to anger.
They had a fiery argument.He has a fiery temper.
antonyms:
frigid
similar words:
fierce, hot, passionate, stormy
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derivations: fierily (adv.), fieriness (n.)
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