HyperDic: fiery

English > 3 senses of the word fiery:
ADJECTIVEallfiery, ardent, fervent, fervid, impassioned, perfervid, torridcharacterized by intense emotion
allfiery, igneouslike or suggestive of fire
allfiery, flamingvery intense
fiery > pronunciation
Soundsfay'eriy
Rhymesaccessory ... worry: 201 rhymes with eriy...
English > fiery: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by intense emotion.
Example "fiery oratory"
Synonymsardent, fervent, fervid, impassioned, perfervid, torrid
BroaderpassionateHaving or expressing strong emotions
Spanishacalorado, apasionado, ardiente, ferviente
Catalanapassionat, ardent, fervent
Nounsfierinessa passionate and quick-tempered nature
firefeelings of great warmth and intensity
Adverbsfierilywith passionate fervor
English > fiery: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaninglike or suggestive of fire.
Example"a fiery desert wind"
Synonymigneous
BroaderhotUsed of physical heat / heat
Spanishígneo
Nounsfierinessthe heat or the color of fire
firethe process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
English > fiery: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningVery intense.
Example"a fiery temper"
Synonymflaming
BroaderhotExtended meanings
Nounsfierinessa passionate and quick-tempered nature

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