Firey

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪəri/

Definitions of firey

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'firey' describes something as being related to or resembling fire.

Example Sentences

A1 The firey sun set behind the mountains.

A2 She cooked a firey hot chili for dinner.

B1 The firey passion between them was undeniable.

B2 The firey debate raged on late into the night.

C1 His firey personality often caused conflicts with others.

C2 The firey intensity of the performance left the audience speechless.

Examples of firey in a Sentence

formal The firey sunset painted the sky in brilliant hues of orange and pink.

informal She has a firey temper, so watch out when you make her angry.

slang That new hot sauce is firey, it'll definitely give you a kick!

figurative His passion for the project burned like a firey inferno, driving him to work tirelessly.

Grammatical Forms of firey

• past tense: fired
• plural: fireys
• comparative: more firey
• superlative: most firey
• present tense: firey
• future tense: will be firey
• perfect tense: have been firey
• continuous tense: is being firey
• singular: firey
• positive degree: firey
• infinitive: to firey
• gerund: firing
• participle: firing

Origin and Evolution of firey

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'firey' originated from the Old French word 'feur', which came from the Latin word 'fervēre' meaning 'to be hot or glow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of 'firey' evolved to 'fiery' in Modern English, but the meaning of the word has remained consistent in describing something burning brightly or intensely.