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Fiery vs Pyretic - What's the difference?

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Fiery is a synonym of pyretic.


As adjectives the difference between fiery and pyretic

is that fiery is of or relating to fire while pyretic is caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

fiery

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Of or relating to fire.
  • Burning or glowing.
  • * {{quote-book, year=2006, author=(Edwin Black)
    • , chapter=1, title= Internal Combustion , passage=Blast after blast, fiery' outbreak after ' fiery outbreak, like a flaming barrage from within,
  • Inflammable or easily ignited.
  • Having the colour of fire.
  • Hot or inflamed.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1892, author=(James Yoxall)
    • , chapter=5, title= The Lonely Pyramid , passage=The desert storm was riding in its strength; the travellers lay beneath the mastery of the fell simoom.
  • Tempestuous or emotionally volatile.
  • Spirited or filled with emotion.

    • Derived terms

    * fiery cross

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    pyretic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

    • Related terms

    * antipyretic

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