1. (a.) Consisting of, containing, or resembling, fire; as, the fiery gulf of Etna; a fiery appearance.

2. (a.) Vehement; ardent; very active; impetuous.

3. (a.) Passionate; easily provoked; irritable.

4. (a.) Unrestrained; fierce; mettlesome; spirited.

5. (a.) heated by fire, or as if by fire; burning hot; parched; feverish.