transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfī(-ə)-rē ]
adjective
( 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 ˈfī-rə-lē adverb
• fi·eri·ness ˈfī-rē-nəs noun
• fiery adverb