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fierce

 

[ fɪərs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone's behavior

having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

Synonyms

aggressive, ferocious, fiery, intense

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her fierce determination to succeed.
  • The lion's fierce roar echoed through the jungle.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a competition or battle

showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity.

Synonyms

intense, passionate, powerful, strong

Examples of usage

  • The teams had a fierce rivalry that lasted for years.
  • The fierce battle ended in a draw.
Context #3 | Adjective

describing weather or elements

very violent or severe.

Synonyms

extreme, harsh, severe, violent

Examples of usage

  • The storm brought fierce winds and heavy rain.
  • The fierce heat of the desert was unbearable.

Translations

Translations of the word "fierce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feroz

🇮🇳 उग्र

🇩🇪 heftig

🇮🇩 garang

🇺🇦 лютий

🇵🇱 zaciekły

🇯🇵 激しい (hageshii)

🇫🇷 féroce

🇪🇸 feroz

🇹🇷 şiddetli

🇰🇷 사나운 (sanawun)

🇸🇦 شديد

🇨🇿 divoký

🇸🇰 divoký

🇨🇳 凶猛的 (xiōngměng de)

🇸🇮 divji

🇮🇸 grimmur

🇰🇿 қатал

🇬🇪 მრისხანე

🇦🇿 qəzəbli

🇲🇽 feroz

Etymology

The word 'fierce' has an Old French origin, coming from the Latin word 'ferox', meaning 'fierce, wild'. The term has been used in English since the 13th century to describe intense, powerful, or aggressive qualities. Over time, 'fierce' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to strong emotions, intense competition, and extreme conditions.

See also: fiercely, fierceness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,121 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.