fiery

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English fyry, from fyr (“fire”), equivalent to fire +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfaɪəɹi/, /ˈfaɪɹi/ Homophone: firey Rhymes: -aɪəɹi === Adjective === fiery (comparative more fiery or fierier, superlative most fiery or fieriest) Of or relating to fire. Burning or glowing. Inflammable or easily ignited. Having the colour of fire. Hot or inflamed. Tempestuous or emotionally volatile; sulfurous. Spirited or filled with emotion. (butchery) Having the capillaries contracted due to stress at time of slaughter, causing blood to not drain properly. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === firey, reify