Fierce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fierce is an adjective meaning Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
Meaning
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
More Meanings
- Resolute or strenuously active.
- Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
- (US, LGBTQ slang, fashion) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
- (slang, Ireland, rustic) Excellent, very good.
- (slang, Ireland, rustic) Extremely; very.
Example Sentences
The lion gave a fierce roar.
A fierce storm battered the coast.
I feel a fierce loyalty to my kin.
We made a fierce attempt to escape.
Word Forms
- fiercer
- fiercest
Synonyms for fierce
Depending on context, synonyms include furious, incessive, raging, ferocious, grim, infuriate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ferocious, furious, boisterous, vehement, rough, violent.
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