fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adjective8 •burning hot like flames, and often glowing brightly •quick to become very angry, with strong feelings that are hard to control •showing very strong feeling and lively energyA fiery streak penetrates your skull, trying to force your eyes open. It's a sound. A clarion call from hell. — 2019 •Hot or inflamed.The desert storm was riding in its strength; the travellers lay beneath the mastery of the fell simoom.[…]Drifts of yellow vapour, fiery, parching, stinging, filled the air. — 1892 •bright red or orange, like flames •Of or relating to fire. •able to start burning very easily •Having the capillaries contracted due to stress at time of slaughter, causing blood to not drain properly. formsfierier · more fiery · fieriest · most fiery