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fireball

fireball

4 4.8
A person who is very active and full of energy
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪərˌbɔl/
  • Informal
translation icon : torbellino
  • She walked into the room like a fireball, full of energy and enthusiasm.

So in that environment though, in these places, the challenge that I have even at Ocean Church is it's just Pastor Mark is a fireball.

Examples

  • He's an example of one of those very, very few fireballs that come along that propel areas forward.

  • The men were calling her Spicedrop and Fireball because of her red hair.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • People started calling me Fireball.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • This fireball is my grandson, David.

    Pretty Woman (1990)

  • Boy's a damn fireball when he scoots behind the wheel.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • And as a fireball who's supposed to take over her dad's shop, I sure don't want to let him down, and I could use a win too.

    Elemental (2023)

  • And Dr. Andrus, a petite, exacting fireball, seemed really excited about science, so I knew I'd better get over my distaste and jump into my assignments with appropriate gusto.

    Blog text (4)

  • The motivational speaker was a complete fireball, inspiring everyone with her dynamic presence.

  • His personality is so vibrant that he truly is a fireball at every gathering.

Synonyms

ball of fire
vsfireball
  • Informal
1 5.4

A person who is very energetic and enthusiastic

is even more extreme in energy and enthusiasm
human dynamo
vsfireball
1 5.9

A person who has a lot of energy and does not get tired

shows strong enthusiasm but without the emphasis on endless stamina
explosive personality
vsfireball
5.2

A person who is very lively and often stands out

focuses on internal enthusiasm rather than seeking attention
fiery personality
vsfireball
5.3

A person who shows strong feelings and gets angry quickly

is energetic and enthusiastic rather than emotionally intense or angry

Antonyms

apathetic
24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

lethargic
15 5.3

Being very tired and slow with little interest or energy

How Energetic

fireball
  • Informal
4 4.8
quietist
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

fireball singular
fireballs plural

Morphology

fireball = fire + ball (semi-transparent) = fire + ball

The sense is a figurative extension (an energetic person) based on the imagery of 'fire', so the composition is clear but the specific person-denoting meaning is metaphorical.

Etymology

Fireball comes from the two simple words fire ('hot, burning') and ball ('round object'), and people began to use that strong picture for a person full of energy. So calling someone a fireball means they are very lively, active, and exciting.