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fiery

/'faiəri/
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Explanation of "Fiery"

Definition: The word "fiery" is an adjective used to describe something that is very intense or passionate. It often relates to fire, whether literally (like flames) or metaphorically (like strong emotions).

Usage Instructions:

You can use "fiery" to describe: 1. Emotions: When someone has strong feelings, like anger or love. 2. Nature: To describe something that resembles fire, such as colors or weather. 3. Speech or Writing: When someone speaks or writes passionately.

Examples:
  1. Emotions: "She has a fiery temper; she gets angry very quickly."
  2. Nature: "The sunset was a fiery red, lighting up the sky."
  3. Speech: "His fiery oratory inspired everyone in the crowd to take action."
Advanced Usage:

In more complex contexts, "fiery" can also describe: - Passionate relationships: "They had a fiery love affair that was both exciting and tumultuous." - Strong desires: "She had a fiery ambition to change the world."

Word Variants:
  • Fervent: A synonym that also means having or displaying a passionate intensity.
  • Firebrand: A person who is passionate about a particular cause, often in a way that incites change.
Different Meanings:
  1. Literal: Relating to fire (e.g., "fiery dragon").
  2. Figurative: Intense emotions or characteristics (e.g., "fiery debate").
Synonyms:
  • Passionate
  • Intense
  • Ardent
  • Zealous
  • Fervent
Idioms:
  • "Play with fire": To engage in risky behavior that could have serious consequences.
  • "Fire in the belly": A strong desire or determination to achieve something.
Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific phrasal verbs that directly include "fiery," you might encounter phrases like "fire up," which means to make someone excited or enthusiastic.

Adjective
  1. very intense
    • a fiery temper
    • flaming passions
  2. like or suggestive of fire
    • a fiery desert wind
    • an igneous desert atmosphere
  3. characterized by intense emotion
    • ardent love
    • an ardent lover
    • a fervent desire to change society
    • a fervent admirer
    • fiery oratory
    • an impassioned appeal
    • a torrid love affair

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