► passionately/fiercely committed (=in a way that you feel very strongly)· We are all passionately committed to our work in Africa.
► highly/fiercely/intensely etc competitive
Advertising is an intensely competitive business. ► vehemently/vigorously/fiercely condemn something/somebody (=in a very strong or angry way)· The educational reforms were vehemently condemned by teachers.
► sharply/harshly/fiercely criticize somebody/something (=in an angry way)· His attorney sharply criticized the police yesterday.
► fiercely proud· They are fiercely proud of their native land.
► fiercely resist· The proposed change has been fiercely resisted by car companies.