fireball

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a person who has a lot of energy, strong will, and enthusiasm.

n. a figurative description of a highly energetic, spirited, or strong-willed individual.

“Our new manager is a real fireball who has already changed how we work.”

“Despite her age, the grandmother was a total fireball, organizing community events and hiking every weekend.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a very bright meteor that looks like a ball of fire as it falls through the sky.

n. a meteor that reaches a visual magnitude of -4 or brighter, often leaving a visible trail or exploding in the atmosphere.

“Astronomers tracked a rare fireball as it crossed the night sky over the desert.”

“The fireball was bright enough to cast distinct shadows on the ground, suggesting it was a significant bolide entering the upper atmosphere.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a ball of fire created by magic and thrown at an enemy in stories or games.

n. a magical projectile consisting of fire, commonly appearing in mythology, folklore, and fantasy role-playing games.

“The wizard cast a fireball to defeat the monsters in the cave.”

“In many tabletop games, the fireball is a standard area-of-effect spell used to clear groups of low-level enemies.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang

adj. something that is very good or impressive.

adj. a slang term used to describe something as excellent or high-quality.

“That new song you played is absolutely fireball.”

“The party last night was fireball; everyone had a great time and the music was perfect.”