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Definitions

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

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 hearing got off to a fiery start as Paul confronted Mullin about past comments the senator from Oklahoma had made about the senator from Kentucky.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.