fiery

[ˈfaɪəri]

fiery Definition

  • 1consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly
  • 2showing strong and passionate feelings

Using fiery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fiery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The fiery sun was setting over the horizon.

  • Example

    She had a fiery temper and often got into arguments.

  • Example

    The speech was met with a fiery response from the audience.

  • Example

    He had a fiery passion for music.

fiery Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using fiery

  • a person who is passionate, energetic, and determined

    Example

    Despite facing many obstacles, she remained a fiery spirit and never gave up on her dreams.

  • a discussion or argument that is intense, emotional, and sometimes angry

    Example

    The two politicians engaged in a fiery debate over healthcare reform.

  • a person who is quick-tempered, easily angered, and prone to outbursts

    Example

    Her fiery personality often got her into trouble with her colleagues and friends.

Phrases with fiery

  • a place or situation that is extremely hot, dangerous, or difficult to endure

    Example

    The factory was like a fiery furnace, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Celsius.

  • language that is passionate, emotional, and often inflammatory

    Example

    The politician's fiery rhetoric stirred up the crowd and caused a commotion.

  • a collision between vehicles that results in a fire

    Example

    The fiery crash on the highway caused a major traffic jam.

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Summary: fiery in Brief

The term 'fiery' [ˈfaɪəri] describes something that is burning strongly and brightly, such as the 'fiery sun,' or someone who is showing strong and passionate feelings, like a person with a 'fiery temper.' It can also be used in phrases like 'fiery furnace,' denoting a place that is extremely hot or difficult to endure, and idioms like 'a fiery spirit,' describing a person who is passionate and determined.

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