fiery vs inflammable

fiery

adj
  • Having the colour of fire. 

  • Of or relating to fire. 

  • Inflammable or easily ignited. 

  • Burning or glowing. 

  • Tempestuous or emotionally volatile. 

  • Hot or inflamed. 

  • Spirited or filled with emotion. 

inflammable

adj
  • Capable of burning; easily set on fire. 

  • Incapable of burning; not easily set on fire. 

  • Easily excited; set off by the slightest excuse; easily enraged or inflamed. 

noun
  • Any inflammable substance. 

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