fiery Definition

fiery
adj fierier, fieriest

1. Consisting of fire; like fire.

Thesaurus: hot, burning, blazing, heated, inflamed, afire, flaming, red-hot, fevered, sultry, torrid, volcanic; Antonym: cold.
2. Easily enraged.

Example: a fiery temper
Thesaurus: violent, impetuous, impulsive, ardent, excitable, passionate, tempestuous, fierce, volatile, high-strung, hotheaded; Antonym: impassive.
3. Passionate; spirited; vigorous.

Example: fiery oratory
4. Said of food: hot-tasting; causing a burning sensation.

Derivative: fierily
adverb

Derivative: fieriness
noun

Etymology: 13c: fire + -y.