A ball of fire

noun

A person full of energy and enthusiasm.

Jane is a real ball of fire, she never seems to get tired.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A person full of energy and enthusiasm

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Idiomatic

noun

A round mass of flames.

The bonfire suddenly burst into a tremendous ball of fire.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A round mass of flames
noun

A very bright meteor.

Last night, I saw a ball of fire streaking across the sky.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A very bright meteor

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Technical

noun

An explosion or large fire.

After the gas leak, the house became a ball of fire.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - An explosion or large fire

Often appears as...

  • explosion into a ball of fire
  • house turned into a ball of fire
noun

A person full of energy and enthusiasm.

Jane is a real ball of fire, she never seems to get tired.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A person full of energy and enthusiasm

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A round mass of flames.

The bonfire suddenly burst into a tremendous ball of fire.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A round mass of flames
noun

A very bright meteor.

Last night, I saw a ball of fire streaking across the sky.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - A very bright meteor

Usage tips

Technical

noun

An explosion or large fire.

After the gas leak, the house became a ball of fire.
Visual representation of "a ball of fire" - An explosion or large fire

Often appears as...

  • explosion into a ball of fire
  • house turned into a ball of fire
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Vivid Energy

Describes someone with infectious enthusiasm, often inspiring others.

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At the party, Carlos was a ball of fire, getting everyone to dance.
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Positive Connotation

The phrase implies admiration for the person's energy.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Our new team member is a ball of fire; she’s boosted our productivity!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Vivid Energy

Describes someone with infectious enthusiasm, often inspiring others.

Illustration for Vivid Energy
At the party, Carlos was a ball of fire, getting everyone to dance.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Connotation

The phrase implies admiration for the person's energy.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Our new team member is a ball of fire; she’s boosted our productivity!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Vivid Energy

Describes someone with infectious enthusiasm, often inspiring others.

Illustration for Vivid Energy
At the party, Carlos was a ball of fire, getting everyone to dance.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Connotation

The phrase implies admiration for the person's energy.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Our new team member is a ball of fire; she’s boosted our productivity!
Visual representation of the word "A ball of fire"

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