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   Fe·ro·cious

   /fəˈrōSHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. savagely fierce, cruel, or violent: "the wolverine is nature's most ferocious and violent animal" Similar fiercesavagewildferaluntamedpredatoryrapaciousraveningaggressivedangerousbrutalbrutishviciousviolentbloodybarbarousbarbaricsavagesadisticruthlessremorselesscruelpitilessmercilessheartlessbloodthirstymurderoustigerishwolfishwickedinhumanmonstrousabominablefiendishhellishdiabolicalinformal:beastlyliterary:fellarchaic:sanguinaryOpposite tamegentlegentle
   • ▪ (of a conflict) characterized by or involving aggression, bitterness, and determination: "a ferocious argument"
   • ▪ extreme and unpleasant: "a ferocious headache" Similar intenseextremestrongpowerfulfierceburningsearingsevereacuteunbearableinsufferablehellishdiabolicalOpposite mild

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin ferox, feroc- ‘fierce’ + -ious.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ferociousness noun

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   Definitions of 'ferocious' 1. A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent. [...] 2. A ferocious war, argument, or other form of conflict involves a great deal of anger, bitterness, and determination. [...] More. Synonyms of 'ferocious' • fierce, violent, savage, ravening [...] • cruel, bitter, brutal, vicious [...] More.

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   Definitions of 'ferocious' 1. A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent. [...] 2. A ferocious war, argument, or other form of conflict involves a great deal of anger, bitterness, and determination. [...] 3. If you describe actions or feelings as ferocious, you mean that they are intense and determined. [...] More.

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   ferocious definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Definition of ferocious in Essential British English Dictionary. ferocious. adjective. uk / fəˈrəʊʃəs/ Add to word list. extremely angry or violent: a ferocious dog. (Definition of ferocious from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of ferocious.

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   What does ferocious mean?

   • 1. A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent. [...] 2. A ferocious war, argument, or other form of conflict involves a great deal of anger, bitterness, and determination. [...] • fierce, violent, savage, ravening [...] • cruel, bitter, brutal, vicious [...]

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   Where does the adjective ferocious come from?

   • is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: ferōci-, ferox, ‑ous suffix.

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   What is a ferocious war?

   • A ferocious war, argument, or other form of conflict involves a great deal of anger, bitterness, and determination. [...] • fierce, violent, savage, ravening [...] • cruel, bitter, brutal, vicious [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins.

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   What does ferocity mean?

   • 凶猛，凶惡, 激烈, 可怕… 凶猛，凶恶, 激烈, 可怕… ferocidad… ferocidade… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FEROCITY definition: 1. the state of being frightening and violent: 2. the state of being frightening and violent: . Learn more.

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   Dictionary definition of ferocious. Marked by extreme and often intense aggressiveness, violence, or wildness. "The ferocious dog barked aggressively at anyone who approached its territory." #1 New Release on Amazon! Detailed meaning of ferocious.

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   Ferocious definition: savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel. See examples of FEROCIOUS used in a sentence.

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   cruelly savage; fierce. synonyms: brutal, fierce, savage, truculent, vicious. antonyms: gentle, mild, tame. similar words: bestial, bloodthirsty, feral, sanguinary, violent, wild. definition 2: extremely intense, strong, or violent. a ferocious storm.

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   What does the adjective ferocious mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective ferocious . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.