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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.

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   • 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. [...]

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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.

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   Detailed meaning of ferocious. When an animal, person, or force of nature is labeled as ferocious, it suggests a high level of intensity and fierceness in their actions or demeanor. Ferocious animals are known for their savage or predatory behaviors, while ferocious storms or fires are characterized by their destructive and uncontrollable nature.

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   What does ferocious mean?

   • adjective: [animal, person] féroce; [battle] impitoyable [...] ● adjective: (= savage) [animal] fiero, feroz; [attack] feroz; (= intense) [storm, wind] violento [...] A complete guide to the word "FEROCIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   What is a ferocious animal?

   • Ferocious animals are known for their savage or predatory behaviors, while ferocious storms or fires are characterized by their destructive and uncontrollable nature. In human contexts, a ferocious individual may exhibit extreme anger, hostility, or aggression, often driven by intense emotions or a powerful desire to overcome an obstacle.

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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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   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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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to ferocious. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of ferocious. The child had nightmares about ferocious beasts. Synonyms. savage. bestial. rapacious.

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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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   Definition. savagely fierce or cruel. By its nature a lion is ferocious. Synonyms. fierce. violent. savage. ravening. predatory. feral. rapacious. wild. See examples for synonyms. Opposites. calm , gentle , mild , tame , subdued , submissive , docile. 2 (adjective) in the sense of cruel.

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   Sep 28, 2022 · adjective. Definition of ferocious. Synonyms for ferocious. A ferocious wind swept the beach. The competition among the students was ferocious. And Thomas was ferocious with wanting to train all the time.— Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 June 2023.