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fier·y
 fiery
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- 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
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| definition 2: |
resembling or suggesting fire in flammability, redness, or hotness.
a fiery sunburna fiery spice- antonyms:
- icy
- similar words:
- ablaze, hot
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| 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
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| definition 4: |
inflamed, as an infection.
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| related words: |
ablaze, ardent, hasty, hot, lurid, meteoric, spicy, temperamental, torrid, vehement, violent, volatile |
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| derivations: |
fierily (adv.), fieriness (n.) |
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