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单词 fieriness
释义

fiery

adjective

fi·​ery ˈfī(-ə)-rē How to pronounce fiery (audio)
fierier; fieriest
1
a
: consisting of fire
fiery tongues playing about the roof of the burning building
b
: marked by fire
a fiery crash
c
: using or carried out with fire
the fiery experiments of the ancient alchemists
d
: liable to catch fire or explode : flammable
a fiery vapor
2
a
: hot like a fire
the fiery taste of red pepper
b(1)
: being in an inflamed state or condition
a fiery boil
(2)
: feverish and flushed
a fiery forehead
3
: of the color of fire : red
a fiery sunset
4
a
: full of or exuding emotion or spirit
a fiery sermon
b
: easily provoked : irritable
a fiery temper
fierily
ˈfī-rə-lē How to pronounce fiery (audio)
adverb
fieriness
ˈfī-rē-nəs How to pronounce fiery (audio)
noun
fiery adverb

Synonyms

  • ablaze
  • afire
  • aflame
  • alight [chiefly British]
  • blazing
  • burning
  • combusting
  • conflagrant
  • flaming
  • ignited
  • inflamed
  • enflamed
  • kindled
  • lit
  • lighted
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Example Sentences

He was killed in a fiery crash. the fiery Yule log made a splendid backdrop for our holiday party
Recent Examples on the Web Nicole Linton, the nurse who was charged with murder for her alleged involvement in a fiery crash that killed five in Los Angeles in August, was allegedly driving 130 mph at the time of the collision, prosecutors said. Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Two semi-trailer truck drivers died Thursday night in a fiery crash that shut down Interstate 43 in both directions in Ozaukee County. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Heche was involved in a fiery car crash on Aug. 5 that left her in a week-long coma. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The fiery crash killed five, including a pregnant woman and a baby. Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Heche was cremated and her ashes were placed in a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery nearly two weeks after she was declared dead at a hospital from injuries suffered in a fiery car crash. Andrew Dalton, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 One person was killed and a second was injured in a fiery crash on Interstate 91 south in East Windsor late Sunday night, according to the Connecticut State Police. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn’t expected, according to a statement from a representative. Andrew Dalton, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive, according to a statement from a representative. CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from fire, fier fire

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

fiery

adjective

fi·​ery ˈfī-ə-rē How to pronounce fiery (audio)
ˈfīr-ē
fierier; fieriest
1
: marked by fire
a fiery explosion
2
: hot or glowing like a fire
3
: full of spirit
a fiery speech
4
: easily angered

fieriness

noun

as in hotness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • hotness
  • spiciness
  • raciness
  • zest
  • piquancy
  • acuteness
  • pungency
  • provocativeness
  • spice
  • zing
  • tang
  • excitement
  • sharpness
  • invigoration
  • keenness
  • stimulation
  • savoriness
  • stimulus
  • thrill
  • stimulant
  • tastiness
  • bitterness
  • nip
  • mordancy
  • trenchancy
  • redolence
  • flavor
  • savor
  • savour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • insipidity
  • dulness
  • tastelessness
  • insipidity
  • flatness
  • dullness
  • predictability
  • weakness
  • sameness
  • monotony
  • platitude
  • tediousness
  • blandness
  • thinness
  • monotonousness
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