fierce

adjective

ˈfirs

fiercer; fiercest

: violently hostile or aggressive in temperament

a fierce tiger

: given to fighting or killing : pugnacious

fierce fighters

: marked by unrestrained zeal or vehemence

a fierce argument

: extremely vexatious, disappointing, or intense

fierce pain

: furiously active or determined

make a fierce effort

: wild or menacing in appearance

informal : having or expressing bold confidence or style

When it comes to celebrity fashion, while the looks are fierce they're not always attainable.

Marlen Komar

fierceness noun

Example Sentences

He was killed in a fierce battle. The proposal has faced fierce opposition. The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years. He's admired for his fierce independence. You could see the fierce determination in her eyes.

Recent Examples on the Web But the military provided no evidence to support its claim that a fierce gun battle was under way at the time that Abu Akleh was shot.

Josef Federman, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 In the eventual sleeper hit, De Armas’ Marta is a quiet Latina nurse working for a wealthy family who unexpectedly finds herself at the center of a whodunit and a fierce battle for a sizable inheritance.

Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 At the center of the story is Rhaenyra Targaryen, who ignites a fierce battle for succession when she's named the first female heir to the Iron Throne.

Elaina Patton, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 His quest turned into a fierce battle with the editors of his newspaper, city and police officials, and a prominent university.

Cara Fitzpatrick, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 As Johnson proved over the final 25 laps Sunday, in the midst of a fierce battle with teammate Marcus Ericsson for 5th-place, plenty of that muscle memory is still there.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022 But that cardplay is in service of the central board, where a fierce battle of territorial control plays out.

Aaron Zimmerman, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022 Still, that is a risk that may be worth taking for most apparel sellers, which will be dealing with some fierce price competition in the coming months.

Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Easily one of the best reality TV shows out there, RuPaul hosts Drag Race, a fierce talent competition to dub the King or Queen of drag.

Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	fierceness
释义	fierce adjective ˈfirs fiercer; fiercest 1 a : violently hostile or aggressive in temperament a fierce tiger b : given to fighting or killing : pugnacious fierce fighters 2 a : marked by unrestrained zeal or vehemence a fierce argument b : extremely vexatious, disappointing, or intense fierce pain 3 : furiously active or determined make a fierce effort 4 : wild or menacing in appearance 5 informal : having or expressing bold confidence or style When it comes to celebrity fashion, while the looks are fierce they're not always attainable. Marlen Komar fierceness noun Synonyms fell ferocious grim savage vicious See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was killed in a fierce battle. The proposal has faced fierce opposition. The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years. He's admired for his fierce independence. You could see the fierce determination in her eyes. Recent Examples on the Web But the military provided no evidence to support its claim that a fierce gun battle was under way at the time that Abu Akleh was shot. Josef Federman, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 In the eventual sleeper hit, De Armas’ Marta is a quiet Latina nurse working for a wealthy family who unexpectedly finds herself at the center of a whodunit and a fierce battle for a sizable inheritance. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 At the center of the story is Rhaenyra Targaryen, who ignites a fierce battle for succession when she's named the first female heir to the Iron Throne. Elaina Patton, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 His quest turned into a fierce battle with the editors of his newspaper, city and police officials, and a prominent university. Cara Fitzpatrick, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 As Johnson proved over the final 25 laps Sunday, in the midst of a fierce battle with teammate Marcus Ericsson for 5th-place, plenty of that muscle memory is still there. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022 But that cardplay is in service of the central board, where a fierce battle of territorial control plays out. Aaron Zimmerman, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022 Still, that is a risk that may be worth taking for most apparel sellers, which will be dealing with some fierce price competition in the coming months. Jinjoo Lee, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Easily one of the best reality TV shows out there, RuPaul hosts Drag Race, a fierce talent competition to dub the King or Queen of drag. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English fiers, from Anglo-French fer, fers, fiers, from Latin ferus wild, savage; akin to Greek thēr wild animal First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing fierce something fierce something fierce Kids Definition fierce adjective ˈfirs fiercer; fiercest 1 : likely to attack a fierce animal 2 : having or showing very great energy or enthusiasm She plays the game with fierce determination. 3 : wild or threatening in appearance He brandished a fierce sword. 4 : characterized by extreme force, intensity, or anger a fierce fight fierce winds fierceness noun as in intensity the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the fierceness of her denial prompted many people to wonder if maybe she was innocent after all Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance intensity intenseness aggressiveness vehemence emphasis forcefulness assertiveness violence strength vigorousness warmth eloquence fervor potency power insistence ardor fervency directness passion ardency stridency vividness incisiveness vociferousness straightforwardness clearness plainness absoluteness incision fervidness Antonyms & Near Antonyms weakness mildness subtlety ambiguity feebleness delicacy lightness equivocation See More
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fierce

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing fierce

Kids Definition

adjective

noun