Fiery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, fier·i·er, fier·i·est.
  1. consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire: a volcano's fiery discharge.
  2. intensely hot: fiery desert sands.
  3. like or suggestive of fire: a fiery red; angry, fiery eyes.
  4. intensely ardent, impetuous, or passionate: fiery courage; a fiery speech.
  5. easily angered or provoked: a fiery temper.
  6. causing a burning sensation, as certain liquors or condiments.
  7. inflamed, as a tumor or sore.
  8. Mining: Older Use.
    • highly flammable.
    • containing highly flammable gas.
adjective fierier or fieriest
  1. of, containing, or composed of fire
  2. resembling fire in heat, colour, ardour, etc
  3. easily angered or aroused
  4. (of food) producing a burning sensation
  5. (of the skin or a sore) inflamed
  6. flammable or containing flammable gas
  7. (of a cricket pitch) making the ball bounce dangerously high
Fiery (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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