Also means
passionate, ardent (figurative)
Usage Note
Feurig describes an intensely warm, glowing red-orange colour — like embers, a sunset, or flaming hair. Figuratively it describes passionate energy, fiery temperament, or vivid enthusiasm. Both senses are widely used in everyday and literary German.
Examples
"Ihr feuriges rotes Haar leuchtete im Sonnenlicht wie eine Flamme."
Natural Translation
Her fiery red hair glowed in the sunlight like a flame.
Literal Translation
Her fiery red hair glowed in the sunlight like a flame.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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