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fierce

[ feers ]

adjective

fiercer, fiercest.
  1. menacingly wild, savage, or hostile:

    fierce animals;

    a fierce look.

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  2. violent in force, intensity, etc.:

    fierce winds.

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  3. furiously eager or intense:

    fierce competition.

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  4. extremely bad or severe:

    a fierce cold.



fierce

/ ɪə /

adjective

  1. having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage

    a fierce dog

  2. wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity

    a fierce storm

  3. vehement, intense, or strong

    fierce competition

  4. informal.
    very disagreeable or unpleasant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈھԱ, noun
  • ˈھ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ھ· adverb
  • ھ·Ա noun
  • ··ھ adjective
  • ܲ·ھ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fierce1

First recorded in 1300–1350; from Middle English fiers, fers, from Old French fiers, fers, from Latin ferus “wild, fierce”; feral 1, ferocious
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fierce1

C13: from Old French fiers , from Latin ferus
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Synonym Study

Fierce, ferocious, truculent suggest vehemence and violence of temper, manner, or action: fierce in repelling a foe. Ferocious implies fierceness or cruelty, especially of a bloodthirsty kind, in disposition or action: a ferocious glare; ferocious brutality toward helpless refugees. Truculent suggests an intimidating or bullying fierceness of manner or conduct: His truculent attitude kept them terrified and submissive.
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Lam, quietly fierce with a booming laugh, studies the spread, and then ... his cellphone pings.

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“A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity,” the statement continued.

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But the issues which have been exposed in the fierce recriminations between the two men have once again focused attention on the increasing bitterness between opposed sections of Israeli society.

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The star's family paid tribute to Caliente's "infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity", adding that she left a legacy of "love, courage and light".

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Wharton's somewhat strolling style, socks at half mast, belies a fierce competitive instinct.

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