Ferocity: meaning, definitions and examples

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ferocity

 

[ fษ™หˆrษ’sษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The ferocity of a wild animal refers to its extreme aggression or violence when hunting or protecting its territory. It is a measure of the intensity and fierceness of its attacks.

Synonyms

cruelty, fierceness, savage

Examples of usage

  • The ferocity of the tiger was evident as it pounced on its prey.
  • The ferocity of the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

Ferocity can also describe a person's behavior characterized by extreme intensity, passion, or aggression. It often implies a lack of restraint or control in expressing emotions.

Synonyms

aggression, intensity, passion

Examples of usage

  • His ferocity in the debate startled everyone in the room.
  • The ferocity of her anger was unmatched.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferocity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferocidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wildheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keganasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzikoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ็Œ›ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ferocitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ferocidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vahลŸet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋‚˜์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divokost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ divokosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ถ็Œ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divjost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚า›ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hลŸilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ferocidad

Etymology

The word 'ferocity' originated from the Latin word 'ferocitas', which means 'fierceness' or 'savageness'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe the quality of being fierce or intense in nature or behavior. The concept of ferocity has been a significant aspect of human and animal interactions throughout history, often associated with survival instincts and territorial defense.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,861, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.