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   fierce

   /fɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness: "fierce fighting continued throughout the day" 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: "his fierce loyalty" Similar intensepowerfulvehementpassionateimpassionedferventfervidfieryflamingardentuncontrolledimmoderateintemperateinordinateOpposite mild
   • ▪ (of a mechanism) having a jolting and powerful abruptness of action: "the fire door had a fierce pneumatic return"
   • ▪ fashionable or attractive in a bold or striking way: "the actress looked as fierce and fashion-forward as ever"

   adverb

   • 1. very; extremely: informal Irish "he was fierce proud"

   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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   fierce: [adjective] violently hostile or aggressive in temperament. given to fighting or killing : pugnacious.

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

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   fierce: 1 adj marked by extreme and violent energy “ fierce fighting” Synonyms: ferocious , furious , savage violent acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity adj marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid “ fierce loyalty” Synonyms: tearing , ...

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   5 meanings: 1. having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage 2. wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity 3..... Click for more definitions.

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    a. Hostile and violent, especially by nature or temperament; ferocious: The Huns were fierce warriors.

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    FIERCE meaning: 1. violent or angry: 2. very strong or powerful: . Learn more.