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Definition of: fiery
(fīr′ē, fī′ər·ē) adjective fier·i·er, fier·i·est
1. Of or pertaining to fire; having the appearance of or containing fire; glowing; glaring; burning; hot: a fiery furnace.
2. Of the nature of ardor, rage, or animation; passionate; impetuous; fervid; spirited: a fiery. disposition.
3. Inflammable: a fiery gas in a coal mine. See synonyms under ARDENT, FIERCE, HOT, IMPETUOUS.
—fier′i·ly adverb
—fier′i·ness noun
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