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fiery definition

fi·ery (fī′ər ē, fī′rē)

adjective fierier -·eri·er, fieriest -·eri·est

  1. containing or consisting of fire
  2. like fire; glaring, hot, etc.
  3. characterized by strong emotion; ardent; spirited fiery words
  4. easily stirred up; excitable a fiery nature
  5. easily set on fire; flammable fiery fumes
  6. inflamed a fiery sore

Etymology: ME firi

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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