Fiercest: meaning, definitions and examples
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fiercest
[ ˈfɪr.səst ]
intense competition
The term 'fiercest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'fierce,' which denotes an extreme or intense quality. It is commonly used to describe something that is aggressive, ferocious, or extremely strong. In the context of competition, it can refer to the most intense rivals or challenges. The word can also apply to emotions, such as love or loyalty, when they are at their highest levels.
Synonyms
most aggressive, most ferocious, most intense.
Examples of usage
- The fiercest competitor in the race won by a large margin.
- She faced the fiercest criticism of her career.
- They encountered the fiercest storm of the season.
Translations
Translations of the word "fiercest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais feroz
🇮🇳 सबसे भयंकर
🇩🇪 am heftigsten
🇮🇩 paling garang
🇺🇦 найжорстокіший
🇵🇱 najdzikszy
🇯🇵 最も凶暴な
🇫🇷 le plus féroce
🇪🇸 el más feroz
🇹🇷 en şiddetli
🇰🇷 가장 사나운
🇸🇦 الأشد وحشية
🇨🇿 nejdivočejší
🇸🇰 najdivokejší
🇨🇳 最凶猛的
🇸🇮 najbolj divji
🇮🇸 hörðasti
🇰🇿 ең жойқын
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სასტიკი
🇦🇿 ən vəhşi
🇲🇽 el más feroz
Etymology
The word 'fierce' originates from the Latin word 'ferus', which means wild or untamed. This was incorporated into Old French as 'fier', meaning proud or savage. The evolution of the word has led to its modern English usage, where it commonly conveys notions of aggression, intensity, and strength. The superlative form 'fiercest' has been used in English since at least the 14th century, and it has typically been associated with battle or competitive contexts, indicating the utmost degree of ferocity or challenge. The term has also broadened to encompass emotional experiences, establishing its prevalence in both literary and colloquial usages.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,312, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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