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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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

Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee the nation's immigration enforcement, border protection and airport security.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The fiery row over multi-billion-euro plans to beef up its military is unprecedented in a country where there is usually consensus on defence.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Fritz’s high tennis IQ and fiery competitiveness have long been trademarks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

“The fire snake’s father was such a fiery sun.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

fiery

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