Fiery

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪəri/

Definitions of fiery

adjective having the characteristics of fire; burning or glowing intensely

Example Sentences

A1 The fiery sun warmed the beach.

A2 The fiery spices in the curry made it too hot for me.

B1 The fiery debate between the two politicians captured the audience's attention.

B2 The fiery explosion could be seen from miles away.

C1 Her fiery personality often clashed with others in the office.

C2 The fiery passion in his eyes was unmistakable as he proposed to her.

Examples of fiery in a Sentence

formal The fiery sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues of orange and red.

informal Her fiery temper flared up when she found out about the betrayal.

slang That mixtape is straight fire, it's so fiery!

figurative His fiery passion for music drove him to pursue a career in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of fiery

• past tense: fired
• plural: fires
• comparative: more fiery
• superlative: most fiery
• present tense: fire
• future tense: will fire
• perfect tense: has fired
• continuous tense: is firing
• singular: fiery
• positive degree: fiery
• infinitive: to fire
• gerund: firing
• participle: firing

Origin and Evolution of fiery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fiery' originated from the Old English word fӯr, meaning fire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fiery' has evolved to not only describe something related to fire or flames, but also to convey a sense of intense passion, anger, or emotion.