adj.
Pronunciation: ' f ī (- ə )-r ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: fi · er · i · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English, from fire, fier fire
Date: 13th century
1 a : consisting of fire b : marked by fire <a fiery crash> c : using or carried out with fire d : liable to catch fire or explode : FLAMMABLE <a fiery vapor>
2 a : hot like a fire b (1) : being in an inflamed state or condition <a fiery boil> (2) : feverish and flushed <a fiery forehead>
3 : of the color of fire : RED <a fiery sunset>
4 a : full of or exuding emotion or spirit <a fiery sermon> b : easily provoked : IRRITABLE <a fiery temper>
– fi · eri · ly \ ' f ī -r ə -l ē \ adverb
– fi · eri · ness \ ' f ī -r ē -n ə s \ noun
– fiery adverb