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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3932 COCA: 4482

fierce

fierce /ˈfirs/ adjective
fiercer; fiercest
fierce
/ˈfirs/
adjective
fiercer; fiercest
Learner's definition of FIERCE
: very violent激烈的;猛烈的
: eager to fight or kill好斗的;凶猛的
: having or showing a lot of strong emotion : very strong or intense(情感)强烈的,猛烈的
: very harsh or powerful严酷的;狂暴的

something fierce

US, informal
: very badly or very much特别;非常

— fiercely

adverb [more fiercely; most fiercely]

— fierceness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3932 COCA: 4482
fiercer; fiercest
1
a
: violently hostile or aggressive in temperament
a fierce tiger
b
: given to fighting or killing : pugnacious
fierce fighters
2
a
: marked by unrestrained zeal or vehemence
a fierce argument
b
: extremely vexatious, disappointing, or intense
fierce pain
3
: furiously active or determined
make a fierce effort
4
: wild or menacing in appearance
5
informal : having or expressing bold confidence or style
When it comes to celebrity fashion, while the looks are fierce they're not always attainable. Marlen Komar
fierceness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for fierce

fierce, ferocious, barbarous, savage, cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions.

fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack.

fierce warriors

ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality.

a ferocious dog

barbarous implies a ferocity or mercilessness regarded as unworthy of civilized people.

barbarous treatment of prisoners

savage implies the absence of inhibitions restraining civilized people filled with rage, lust, or other violent passion.

a savage criminal

cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it.

the cruel jokes of schoolboys

Example Sentences

He was killed in a fierce battle. The proposal has faced fierce opposition. The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years. He's admired for his fierce independence. You could see the fierce determination in her eyes.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English fiers, from Anglo-French fer, fers, fiers, from Latin ferus wild, savage; akin to Greek thēr wild animal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of fierce was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3932 COCA: 4482

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