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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: 1. physically violent and frightening: 2. strong and powerful: 3. showing strong feeling or…. Learn more.

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fierceFierce - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. Fierce comes from the Latin ferus 'wild animal.'. It means strong, proud, dangerous and ready to roar.

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   1. having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage: a fierce dog. 2. wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity: a fierce storm. 3. vehement, intense, or strong: fierce competition. 4. informal very disagreeable or unpleasant.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfierce adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   fierce. adjective. /fɪəs/. /fɪrs/. (comparative fiercer, superlative fiercest) Idioms. (especially of people or animals) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening. a fierce dog. Two fierce eyes glared at them.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIERCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage. a fierce dog. 2. wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity. a fierce storm. 3. vehement, intense, or strong. fierce competition.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFIERCE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFIERCE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    Definitions of 'fierce' 1. A fierce animal or person is very aggressive or angry. [...] 2. Fierce feelings or actions are very intense or enthusiastic, or involve great activity. [...] More. Synonyms of 'fierce' • ferocious, wild, dangerous [...] • intense, strong, keen [...] • stormy, strong, powerful [...] More.