— fierily , adv. — fieriness , n.
/fuyeur"ee, fuy"euh ree/ , adj., fierier, fieriest .
1. consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire: a volcano's fiery discharge.
2. intensely hot: fiery desert sands.
3. like or suggestive of fire: a fiery red; angry, fiery eyes.
4. intensely ardent, impetuous, or passionate: fiery courage; a fiery speech.
5. easily angered or provoked: a fiery temper.
6. causing a burning sensation, as certain liquors or condiments.
7. inflamed, as a tumor or sore.
8. Mining Older Use.
a. highly flammable.
b. containing highly flammable gas.
[ 1225-75; ME fi ( e ) ry. See FIRE, -Y 1 ]
Syn. 3. flaming, flashing, glowing, burning. 4. fervent, vehement, spirited, impassioned.
Ant. 2, 3, 4. cool, cold. 4. dispassionate.