fiery

[fahyuhr-ee, fahy-uh-ree] / ˈfaɪər i, ˈfaɪ ə ri /

ADJECTIVE

passionate; on fire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blazing burning combustible excitable fierce flaming glowing heated hot impassioned intense red-hot spirited vehement violent

WEAK

ablaze afire aflame agitable alight choleric conflagrant enthusiastic febrile fervid fevered feverish flaring flickering flushed hot-blooded hot-headed hot-tempered igneous ignited impetuous impulsive in flames inflamed irascible irritable madcap peppery perfervid precipitate unrestrained

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cold cool dull gentle indifferent mild moderate passive peaceful unexcited unhappy

WEAK

flat impassive subdued

Example Sentences

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Eugene Mirman appears to be in good spirits after being injured in a fiery car crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Lindsay was a key figure in the show’s most fiery phase when it cast Matt James as the first Black Bachelor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A fiery critic of Belgium's colonial rule, Lumumba became his country's first prime minister after it gained independence in 1960.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

However, at a fiery press conference, Pirro dismissed questions about whether her pursuit of the matter would delay plans to replace Powell as chairman when his term ends in May, calling the issue "white noise".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“I’m kind of stuck,” said Miguel, fending off a fiery dragon with his virtual sword swishes.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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