fiery — containing fire or burning strongly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing fire or burning strongly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪəri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has a fiery personality - she once chased a burglar with her rolling pin!
- The politician delivered a fiery critique of the government's policies.
- I thought I could handle spicy food, but that fiery curry proved me wrong - I drank three glasses of milk!
fiery
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfaɪəri/]
containing fire or burning strongly
The blacksmith's fiery forge lit up the whole workshop with orange sparks.
With wiry arms so strong, fiery sparks reach the spiry tower long!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'fyr' (fire), evolving through Middle English to its modern form. It originates from an Indo-European root meaning 'fire' that appears in cognate forms across multiple languages.
Breakdown
fire + -y (adjective suffix), where fire comes from Old English 'fyr' and the -y suffix converts the noun into an adjective meaning 'resembling or characterized by fire'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother has a fiery personality - she once chased a burglar with her rolling pin!”
“The politician delivered a fiery critique of the government's policies.”
“I thought I could handle spicy food, but that fiery curry proved me wrong - I drank three glasses of milk!”
“The fiery sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of orange and red.”
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