fierce
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3.0
- adjective
- /fɪrs/
- She is a fierce woman, sir.
- fierce competition
- fierce battle
- fierce debate
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Examples
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I come from a long line of fierce warriors and great hunters.
Academic text (2008) -
Outside parliament, however, the new rod licence law met with fierce opposition from among fishermen and boatmen.
Academic text (1992) -
First, yes, at first they were so fierce, but then...
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"And though she be but little, she is fierce."
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The fighting was fierce, but Spanish morale remained high.
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Some fierce storms have passed.
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But a month later, after a fierce debate in Parliament, her citizenship was reinstated.
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Due to the fierce blizzard outside, I am stranded here.
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He is a fierce fighter, but an even fiercer friend.
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The fighting was so fierce that both sides had to call for a ceasefire.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having great power or influence over people
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2.5
Using strong force that causes harm
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3.7
A very strong feeling or quality you feel deeply
359
2.8
Having very strong feelings about something
276
3.6
Determined and energetic in trying to reach goals
206
3.0
Very angry and ready to shout or complain
114
7.0
A person or thing that is very powerful and makes people feel respect and fear
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4.5
Very fierce and violent and often cruel
82
3.9
Very strong and intense, often violent and out of control
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4.1
Having a lot of strength and energy
61
4.8
Full of energy and ready to argue or fight
60
5.5
Very strong and violent in a way that hurts or scares
58
4.3
Showing strong power and clear confidence in speech or actions
41
3.5
Full of strong, often angry feelings
35
6.3
Feeling very strong excitement or love for something
22
7.2
Very loud and harsh in a way that feels unpleasant
19
7.8
Showing no care for others when trying to win
17
3.7
Very active and full of strong, lively energy
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7.7
Showing very strong feeling that is hard to ignore
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7.5
A person who is strong and may threaten or hurt others
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4.3
Brave and determined when facing danger or difficulty
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Etymology
Fierce comes from an old Latin word ferus meaning 'wild' and arrived in English through French, and you can see the same idea in the word ferocious. So fierce describes something with wild, strong energy or anger, which is why we use it for people, animals, storms, or intense competition.