Fiery: meaning, definitions and examples

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fiery

[ ˈfaɪəri ]

^{Context #1}

describing a person or their behavior

having a passionate, intense, or fiery temperament

Synonyms

hot-tempered, intense, passionate

Examples of usage

She has a fiery personality that often leads to conflicts.
His fiery temper got him into trouble again.

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describing a situation or feeling

characterized by strong emotions or intense heat

Synonyms

heated, intense, passionate

Examples of usage

The fiery debate ignited strong emotions among the audience.
The fiery sun beat down on the desert landscape.

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describing a color

of a bright red or orange color like fire

Synonyms

bold, bright, vibrant

Examples of usage

The sky was painted with fiery hues as the sun set.
She wore a fiery red dress to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ardente

🇮🇳 जलता हुआ

🇩🇪 feurig

🇮🇩 berapi

🇺🇦 палаючий

🇵🇱 ognisty

🇯🇵 燃える

🇫🇷 enflammé

🇪🇸 ardiente

🇹🇷 alevli

🇰🇷 불타는

🇸🇦 ناري

🇨🇿 ohnivý

🇸🇰 ohnivý

🇨🇳 火热的

🇸🇮 ognjen

🇮🇸 eldur

🇰🇿 отты

🇬🇪 ცეცხლოვანი

🇦🇿 alovlu

🇲🇽 ardiente

Word origin

The word 'fiery' originated from the Middle English word 'fyry', which came from the Old English word 'fӯr', meaning fire. The use of 'fiery' to describe intense heat or strong emotions dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe passionate personalities or bright red colors.