fiery

/ˈfaɪəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfaɪəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfī(-ə)-rē/ (ame, mw)

fiery — adjective

  • fierypositive
  • more fierycomparative
  • most fierysuperlative

1. having a bright, deep red colour that reminds you of fire or flames

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a bright, deep red colour that reminds you of fire or flames

例句

The autumn leaves turned a fiery red before Emre raked them into piles.

collocation: fiery red / fiery orange / fiery glow

A fiery sunset stretched across the sky above the small fishing village.

同義詞
  • flaming

    more direct reference to actual fire; less common for colour description

  • blazing

    suggests intense brightness and heat as well as colour

  • crimson

    a specific deep red without the fire association

反義詞
  • pale

    lacking in colour intensity

  • dull

    not bright or vivid

用法筆記

Unlike basic colour words such as 'red' or 'crimson', 'fiery' always carries a visual association with fire or flames. It is most often used with natural phenomena (sunset, sky, leaves) or symbolic contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a fiery shirt.
✅She wore a fiery red shirt.
💡On its own, 'fiery' is not a standard colour name like 'red'; it needs a colour reference or context to describe the shade.

2. tasting very hot and sharp from strong spices, so that your mouth feels like it

2.形容詞B2
釋義

tasting very hot and sharp from strong spices, so that your mouth feels like it is burning

例句

The fiery lamb curry at Ramón's restaurant made Sade reach for her water glass.

collocation: fiery + spicy food (curry, salsa, wings)

Kevin added fiery chili flakes to the noodles until steam rose from the bowl.

同義詞
  • spicy

    general term; less intense than 'fiery'

  • hot

    can also refer to temperature; requires context to mean spicy

  • pungent

    more about strong smell or sharp taste than specifically spice heat

反義詞
  • mild

    not strong in taste

  • bland

    lacking flavour or spice entirely

用法筆記

Used primarily for food or drink that contains strong chili-based heat. Not typically applied to medicine, chemical irritation, or temperature heat. 'Fiery' implies a much stronger level of spiciness than 'spicy' or 'hot'.

常見錯誤

❌The soup is fiery.' (when it is only mildly spicy)
✅The soup is fiery.' (when it is extremely spicy and makes your mouth burn)
💡'Fiery' is reserved for intense, burning levels of spiciness, not everyday mild heat.

3. used to describe a person's feelings or behaviour when they are full of very str

3.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe a person's feelings or behaviour when they are full of very strong emotions such as anger or passion

例句

Christopher gave a fiery speech about education reform that moved the entire hall.

collocation: fiery speech / fiery temper / fiery response

A fiery argument between two drivers blocked traffic on the main road for an hour.

同義詞
  • passionate

    more positive; focuses on love or commitment rather than anger

  • heated

    describes a temporary state rather than a personality trait

  • fierce

    suggests aggressive determination without necessarily involving anger

反義詞

用法筆記

Commonly modifies nouns related to speech (speech, debate, reply), temperament (temper, personality), or effort (determination, will). The anger connotation is generally stronger than the passion connotation in everyday use.

常見錯誤

❌He gave a fiery speech about his weekend plans.
✅He gave a fiery speech about political injustice.
💡'Fiery' for emotions fits serious, strongly-felt topics, not everyday or trivial matters.