[fi.ery] adj fi.er.i.er ; -est [ME, fr. fire, fier fire] (13c) 1 a: consisting of fire b: burning, blazing c: using or carried out with fire d: liable to catch fire or explode: flammable "a ~ vapor"
2. a: hot like a fire b (1): being in an inflamed state or condition "a ~ boil" (2): feverish and flushed "a ~ forehead"
3: of the color of fire: red "a ~ sunset"
4. a: full of or exuding emotion or spirit "a ~ sermon" b: easily provoked: irritable -- fi.eri.ly adv -- fi.eri.ness n -- fiery adv