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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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Comedian Eugene Mirman, the voice of Gene on ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ was pulled from a fiery car crash and taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Doherty said while Oliver was "up for anything" on set, he struggled to adopt the stereotypical fiery TV chef persona she had in mind and she had been told in advance he would not swear.

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

They’re trying to keep outsiders from drilling into the heart of their earth, because the fiery magma at its center has special, magical properties.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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