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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

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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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   looking confident and acting in a way that shows that you feel good about yourself and your appearance: The girl group look fierce around a swimming pool in the video for their new single. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom.

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   Definition of 'fierce' fierce. (fɪəʳs ) Word forms: fiercer , fiercest. 1. adjective B2. A fierce animal or person is very aggressive or angry. They look like the teeth of some fierce animal. Synonyms: ferocious, wild, dangerous, cruel More Synonyms of fierce. fiercely adverb B2. 'I don't know,' she said fiercely.

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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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   (especially of actions or emotions) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent. fierce loyalty. the scene of fierce fighting. He launched a fierce attack on the Democrats. Competition from abroad has become fiercer in the last few years. His wife is his fiercest critic.

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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 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.

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    fierce meaning, definition, what is fierce: done with a lot of energy and strong fee...: Learn more.

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    a. Hostile and violent, especially by nature or temperament; ferocious: The Huns were fierce warriors. b. Characterized by or showing hostility: gave us a fierce look. 2. Extremely powerful or destructive: a fierce storm; a fierce flood. 3. Intense in activity or feeling; vigorous or ardent: a fierce debate; fierce loyalty.