1
[ adjective ] like or suggestive of fire

Synonyms

igneous

Examples

"the burning sand" "a fiery desert wind" "an igneous desert atmosphere"

Used in print

(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)

Two clotted balls the color of mucus rolled between fiery lids .

Related terms

hot

2
[ adjective ] characterized by intense emotion

Examples

"ardent love" "an ardent lover" "a burning enthusiasm" "a fervent desire to change society" "a fervent admirer" "fiery oratory" "an impassioned appeal" "a torrid love affair"

Used in print

(The Providence Journal...)

The ballet work is on_the_nose , especially in the opening number by `` The_New_Ashmolean_Marching_Society and Students_'_Conservatory_Band '' , along with a fiery and sultry Brazilian fantasia later .

Related terms

passionate

3
[ adjective ] very intense

Synonyms

flaming

Examples

"a fiery temper" "flaming passions"

Related terms

hot

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