fiery

[ fahyuhr-ee, fahy-uh-ree ]
/ ˈfaɪər i, ˈfaɪ ə ri /

adjective, fier·i·er, fier·i·est.

Origin of fiery

First recorded in 1225–75, fiery is from the Middle English word fi(e)ry. See fire, -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM fiery

fier·i·ly, adverb fier·i·ness, noun un·fier·y, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for fiery

fiery
/ (ˈfaɪərɪ) /

adjective fierier or fieriest

Derived forms of fiery

fierily, adverb fieriness, noun