adjective#7,051 by frequency
fierce
/fɪəs/
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage; Resolute or strenuously active; Threatening in appearance or demeanor
- comparative
- fiercer
- superlative
- fiercest
Meanings
- 1
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage
The competition has become fierce.
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A fierce dog attacked the girl.
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- 2
Resolute or strenuously active
- 3
Threatening in appearance or demeanor
- 4
Excellent, very goodrare
- 5
Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpahrare