fiery
adjective/ˈfaɪəri/
/ˈfaɪəri/
[usually before noun] (comparative fierier, superlative fieriest)
- looking like fire; consisting of fire
- fiery red hair
- The sun was now sinking, a fiery ball of light in the west.
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- quickly or easily becoming angry
- She has a fiery temper.
- a fiery young man
- He’s a big strong lad with a fiery temper.
- showing strong emotions, especially anger synonym passionate
- a fiery look
- a fiery and heated meeting
- He delivered the sermon with fiery passion.
- John Wesley preached his fiery sermons to large crowds.
- (of food or drink) causing a part of your body to feel as if it is burning
- a fiery Mexican dish
- The fiery liquor burnt its way down her throat.
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