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fiery

/ˈfaɪəɹi/

When describing people, "fiery" can be either a compliment (meaning passionate) or a criticism (meaning quick to anger), depending on the context. In the context of food, it is used as a strong synonym for "very spicy." It suggests a heat that feels like burning.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Brian is in the server room while Mark is hiding in the breakroom.
Mark

Yo, David's on a fiery rampage right now. You should probably lay low.

Mark
Brian
Brian

Did he finally find out you've been messing around with the admin settings?

💡
Mark uses 'fiery' to describe David's intense, quick-tempered anger (matching the spirited/passionate definition). The phrase 'lay low' is a phrasal verb meaning to avoid attention, and 'messing around' refers to Mark's characteristic incompetence.

Meanings

adjective

Consisting of, resembling, or burning with fire

"The horizon was filled with a fiery glow as the sun began to set."

adjective

Having a passionate, quick-tempered, or spirited nature

"She is known for her fiery personality and refusal to back down in an argument."

adjective

Having a pungent, spicy taste or smell

"The curry had a fiery heat that made his eyes water."

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