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   Fierce

   /firs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness: "the tiger is the largest member of the cat family and a fierce predator" Similar ferocioussavageviciouswildferaluntamedundomesticatedaggressivebloodthirstydangerouscruelbrutalmurderousmenacingthreateningterriblegrimOpposite gentletame
   • ▪ (of the weather or temperature) powerful and destructive: "fierce storms lashed the country" Similar powerfulstrongviolentforcefulbitterstormyblusterygustyboisteroustempestuousragingfuriousturbulenttumultuouscyclonictyphonicdestructivedevastatingOpposite gentle
   • ▪ showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity: "he kissed her with a fierce, demanding passion" Similar intensepowerfulvehementpassionateimpassionedferventfervidfieryflamingardentuncontrolledimmoderateintemperateinordinateOpposite mild
   • ▪ fashionable or attractive in a bold or striking way: "the actress looked as fierce and fashion-forward as ever"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French fiers ‘fierce, brave, proud’, from Latin ferus ‘untamed’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fierceness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of FIERCE is violently hostile or aggressive in temperament. How to use fierce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fierce.

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   Fierce definition: menacingly wild, savage, or hostile. See examples of FIERCE used in a sentence.

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   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. Discover More.

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   Fierce is ferocious and forceful, like a lion. When you are fierce, opponents fear you. Despite their loss, the talented JV team put up a fierce fight against the varsity squad.

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   Fierce feelings or actions are very intense or enthusiastic, or involve great activity. Standards are high and competition is fierce. The town was captured after a fierce battle with rebels at the weekend. He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends.

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    fierce adjective (POWERFUL) B2. very strong or powerful: fierce winds / storms. There is fierce competition between car manufacturers.

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    Synonyms for FIERCE: ferocious, savage, vicious, ruthless, merciless, fell, grim, brute; Antonyms of FIERCE: mild, gentle, warm, friendly, congenial, tame, genial, cordial