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Definition of Fiery
1. Adjective. Characterized by intense emotion. "A torrid love affair"
Similar to: Passionate
Derivative terms: Fervency, Fervidness, Fieriness, Fire
2. Adjective. Like or suggestive of fire. "An igneous desert atmosphere"
3. Adjective. Very intense. "Flaming passions"
Definition of Fiery
1. a. Consisting of, containing, or resembling, fire; as, the fiery gulf of Etna; a fiery appearance.
Definition of Fiery
1. Adjective. Of, or relating to fire ¹
2. Adjective. Burning or glowing ¹
3. Adjective. Inflammable or easily ignited ¹
4. Adjective. Having the colour of fire ¹
5. Adjective. Hot or inflamed ¹
6. Adjective. Tempestuous or emotionally volatile ¹
7. Adjective. Spirited or filled with emotion ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fiery
1. intensely hot [adj -ERIER, -ERIEST] : FIERILY [adv]
Medical Definition of Fiery
1. 1. Consisting of, containing, or resembling, fire; as, the fiery gulf of Etna; a fiery appearance. "And fiery billows roll below." (I. Watts) 2. Vehement; ardent; very active; impetuous. "Hath thy fiery heart so parched thine entrails?" (Shak) "The fiery spirit of his forefathers." (W. Irwing) 3. Passionate; easily provoked; irritable. "You kniw the fiery quality of the duke." (Shak) 4. Unrestrained; fierce; mettlesome; spirited. "One curbed the fiery steed." (Dryden) 5. Heated by fire, or as if by fire; burning hot; parched; feverish. "The sword which is made fiery." (Hooker) Fiery cross, a cross constructed of two firebrands, and pitched upon the point of a spear; formerly in Scotland borne by a runner as a signal for the clan to take up arms. Origin: Formerly written firy, fr. Fire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fiery
Literary usage of Fiery
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions by North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers., Gerard H. Matthes (1882)
"General observations on the regulations for the discipline and working of fiery
mines in England, and the mode of applying such regulations. 2. ..."
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