fiercely
81
3.7
- adverb
- /ˈfɪrslɪ/
:
ferozmente
- As you know, the fashion industry is fiercely competitive.
- fiercely competitive
- resist fiercely
- fiercely independent
So to me, it means loving fiercely, but not uncritically.
- So to me, it means loving fiercely, but not uncritically.
- You will have to get fiercely good at rank ordering everything.
- And that's why I think male comedians are so fiercely protective of each other on social media.
- There is no doubt that he fought more fiercely and stubbornly than any other army could have.
- Like her creator, GRL was a red haired beauty and fiercely independent.
- And he's such an incredible guy because he is the epitome of a fiercely driven young man.
- The legions motto is Viva Lamuerte Long live Death and they are fiercely loyal to their officers.
- And if the next president happens to be Hillary Rodham Clinton, she too will be fiercely opposed by a lot of the same forces.
- It's about fiercely enforcing the upper limits on an office holiday grab bag gift.
- And despite the fact that there's so much wisdom out there, the human condition remains so fiercely broken.
- It's strong and it it's fiercely trying to protect us.
- We are a very fiercely competitive team here.
Examples
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Their presence in the United States was also fiercely debated during the 1920s.
Academic text (2017) -
Since then, Britain's police leadership and police unions have fiercely defended their strategy and tactics.
Academic text (2011) -
We are a very fiercely competitive team here.
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Each and every one of you is fiercely talented.
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Mining towns were isolated and locals were fiercely independent, which limited union growth.
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Learn to stand back when the time is not yet ripe and to strike fiercely when it has reached fruition.
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As such, the fortress is fiercely defended and has never fallen.
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You've got a a fiercely contested upcoming election.
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Americans are fiercely individualistic, but they're also fiercely attached to family and faith, to community and to country.
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The dog barked fiercely at the unfamiliar stranger approaching the house.
Synonyms
638
1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
142
6.1
In a cruel or very harsh way that causes harm
126
4.9
In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue
107
3.5
In a way that uses strong physical force or sudden intense action
104
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
88
3.1
In a very strong or focused way
76
3.4
In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort
66
2.8
In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
49
3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
41
7.4
To speak or act with strong feeling and force
38
3.0
In a very angry and energetic way
27
4.1
In a strong, angry, or excited way
22
6.7
In a very violent and cruel way
22
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
12
5.5
With great effort and determination
12
5.6
In a very strong and angry way
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
7
4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
6
8.1
In a loud, forceful way that shows strong feeling
5
4.4
In a strong and forceful way
4
7.4
To do something with great energy and effort
3
7.7
In a loud, harsh way that sounds unpleasant
3
5.1
In a way that shows strong feelings, often anger
2
7.6
In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight
2
5.1
In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear
2
7.5
In a forceful way that shows someone is ready to fight for a cause
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
5.4
In a strong, firm way that shows determination
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
In a way that shows strong feeling and energy
In a very strong, angry, or violent way
In a way that shows someone wants to fight or argue
Being forceful and pushy, ignoring other people's views
With strong, excited feeling for something
Antonyms
How Fierce
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fiercely comes from fierce, which goes back to the old word ferus meaning 'wild', and the ending -ly makes it mean 'in a ... way'. So, to act fiercely is to act 'wildly' or with strong, forceful energy.