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fier·y
 fiery
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- pronunciation:
- faI
ri
- features:
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part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
fierier, fieriest |
definition 1: |
on fire or containing fire; flaming.
He rescued the dog from the fiery house. |
definition 2: |
like fire; very hot or red.
That restaurant serves a fiery chili.- antonyms:
- icy
- similar words:
- ablaze, hot
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definition 3: |
with strong feeling or emotion, or quick to anger.
They had a fiery argument.He has a fiery temper.- antonyms:
- frigid
- similar words:
- fierce, hot, passionate, stormy
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related words: |
ablaze, hot, spicy, violent |
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derivations: |
fierily (adv.), fieriness (n.) |
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