fiery
Translation
fiery, passionate, flaming, hot-tempered
Examples
The dragon breathed fiery flames.
The dragon breathed fiery flames.
She has a fiery temper.
She has a fiery temper.
He gave a fiery speech about justice.
He gave a fiery speech about justice.
The curry had a fiery taste.
The curry had a fiery taste.
Grammar Patterns
a fiery ((noun)) a fiery... She has a fiery personality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flaming, passionate, intense, spicy; Antonyms: calm, mild, cool
Etymology
From the noun 'fire' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y', meaning 'full of' or 'characterised by'.
Memory Tips
Literally means 'like fire'. This can apply to heat, colour, temper, passion, or even taste.