5 letter words starting with FI

Fiery

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a strong, burning sensation; intensely hot; passionate, full of strong emotion; containing or consisting of fire

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfaɪəri/; UK: /ˈfaɪəri/

Origin and Usage: The word "fiery" comes from the Middle English word "firi" which means "consisting of fire". It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are hot or burning, and since the 16th century to describe people who are passionate or full of strong emotion. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: blazing, burning, flaming, hot, passionate, ardent, fervent, intense, vehement, zealous

Related Words: flame, blaze, heat, fever, angry

Example Sentences:

• The fiery sun beat down on the desert.
• The chef cooked the steak to a fiery perfection.
• Her fiery temper often got her into trouble.
• The band played with a fiery intensity that left the audience breathless.

Parts of Speech

Fists is a noun.

Definitions

Fists refer to the hand when it is tightly closed with the fingers bent inwards towards the palm.

Pronunciations

• US: /fɪsts/
• UK: /fɪsts/

Origin and Usage

The word "fists" originated from the Old English word "fyst" and has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to the act of punching or striking someone with a closed hand.

Synonyms

Some synonyms of fists include closed hand, knuckles, paw, and mitt.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include feist, shift, and stiff.

Example Sentences

• He clenched his fists in anger.
• The boxer hit his opponent with a powerful fist.
• She pounded her fists on the table in frustration.

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

1. Thin and light; resembling a film or thin membrane.
2. Containing or covered with a thin layer of something.
3. Having a hazy or dreamlike quality.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfɪlmi/
• UK: /ˈfɪlmi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "filmy" originated from the Middle English word "fylmy," which means thin or gauzy. It has been in use since the 15th century. The word is typically used to describe something that is thin, light, and hazy, such as a filmy veil or a filmy layer of dust.

Synonyms:

• Gauzy
• Diaphanous
• Transparent
• Sheer
• Thin

Related Words:

• Filth
• Flamy
• Flims
• Myfil
• Limfy

Example Sentences:

1. The window was covered in a filmy layer of dust.
2. The bride wore a filmy veil that flowed behind her as she walked down the aisle.
3. The film had a dreamlike quality, with the actors appearing through a filmy haze.

Dictionary Entry: Fight 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb, Noun

2. Definitions:

Verb: To engage in a physical or verbal confrontation with someone or something.
Noun: A physical or verbal confrontation.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /faɪt/
UK: /fʌɪt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "fight" originated from the Old English word "feohtan" which means "to fight". It has been in use since the 12th century. The verb "fight" is commonly used to describe a physical or verbal confrontation between two or more people or animals. It can also be used to describe a struggle or effort to achieve something. The noun "fight" refers to the physical or verbal confrontation itself.

5. Synonyms:

Verb: brawl, combat, contend, scuffle, struggle, tussle.
Noun: battle, clash, conflict, confrontation, skirmish, struggle.

6. Related Words:

clash, punch, wrest, brawl, wrest, grapple, scuff, scold, argue, knock.

7. Example Sentences:

• The two boys got into a fight over a toy.
• The boxer fought bravely against his opponent.
• She had to fight hard to get the promotion.
• The soldiers were ready to fight for their country.
• He fought against his illness for years.

Definition of Fizzy

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Fizzy refers to something that contains bubbles of gas, especially carbon dioxide, and gives a tingling sensation on the tongue and in the throat when consumed. It can also describe a person or thing that is lively, exciting, or effervescent.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈfɪzi/; UK: /ˈfɪzi/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "fizzy" originated from the verb "fizz," which means to produce bubbles or effervescence. It was first used in the 19th century to describe carbonated drinks, such as soda or champagne. Today, it is commonly used to describe any drink that is carbonated and has a bubbly sensation. It can also be used to describe a person or thing that is lively, energetic, or effervescent.

5. Synonyms: Carbonated, effervescent, sparkling, bubbly, fizzy.

6. Related Words: Buzzy, dizzy, glitzy, hazy, jazzy, muzzy, razer.

7. Example Sentences:

• The fizzy drink gave her a refreshing burst of energy.
• The champagne was fizzy and had a pleasant tingling sensation on the tongue.
• The party was full of fizzy energy, with people dancing and laughing all night.
• He described her personality as fizzy and effervescent, always full of life and energy.
• The soda was so fizzy that it overflowed when he opened the bottle.