Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
fiery
club

fier·y

fiery

 
pronunciation:
faI ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: adjective
inflections: fierier, fieriest
definition 1: containing, consisting of, or accompanied by fire; flaming.
The plane met a fiery end.
similar words:
burning
definition 2: resembling or suggesting fire in flammability, redness, or hotness.
a fiery sunburna fiery spice
antonyms:
icy
similar words:
ablaze, hot
definition 3: emotionally heated or intense, or quick to anger.
a fiery argumenta fiery temper
antonyms:
frigid
similar words:
choleric, fierce, heated, hot, inflammatory, passionate, spirited, stormy, warm
definition 4: inflamed, as an infection.
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: fierily (adv.), fieriness (n.)
Word Explorer
See
  angry, emotion