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Added 9 October 2026

fiery

/ˈfaɪəɹi/ adjective

In Latin: igneus, ignifer Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fiery at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Characterized by intense emotion.
ardent love
Like or suggestive of fire.
a fiery desert wind
Very intense.
a fiery temper

Origin

From Middle English fyry, from fyr (“fire”), equivalent to fire + -y.

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