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fierce
[ feers ]
adjective
- menacingly wild, savage, or hostile:
fierce animals;
a fierce look.
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- violent in force, intensity, etc.:
fierce winds.
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- furiously eager or intense:
fierce competition.
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- extremely bad or severe:
a fierce cold.
fierce
/ ɪə /
adjective
- having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage
a fierce dog
- wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity
a fierce storm
- vehement, intense, or strong
fierce competition
- informal.very disagreeable or unpleasant
Derived Forms
- ˈھԱ, noun
- ˈھ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ھ· adverb
- ھ·Ա noun
- ··ھ adjective
- ܲ·ھ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fierce1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Lam, quietly fierce with a booming laugh, studies the spread, and then ... his cellphone pings.
“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.
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.
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".
Wharton's somewhat strolling style, socks at half mast, belies a fierce competitive instinct.
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