Fiery

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fiery

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

FY-er-ee  /ˈfʌɪəri/

Definition

Consisting of fire or burning strongly; having the quality of fire; (of a person) having a passionate, quick-tempered, or aggressive nature; (of food or drink) producing a burning sensation.

Plain meaning

Like fire — burning, passionate, intense, quick to ignite, or spicy-hot.

Register

Neutral to vivid. Literal uses are standard; figurative uses are expressive and slightly elevated. Common in nature writing, personality description, and food writing.