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Definition of Fierce
1. Adjective. Marked by extreme and violent energy. "A furious battle"
Similar to: Violent
Derivative terms: Ferociousness, Ferocity, Fierceness, Furiousness, Savageness
2. Adjective. Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. "Violent passions"
Similar to: Intense
Derivative terms: Fierceness
3. Adjective. Ruthless in competition. "Bowelless readiness to take advantage"
4. Adjective. Violently agitated and turbulent. "Rough seas"
Similar to: Stormy
Derivative terms: Boisterousness, Fierceness, Roughness
Definition of Fierce
1. a. Furious; violent; unrestrained; impetuous; as, a fierce wind.
Definition of Fierce
1. Adjective. Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage. ¹
2. Adjective. Resolute or strenuously active. ¹
3. Adjective. Threatening in appearance or demeanor. ¹
4. Adjective. (slang Ireland rural) very, excellent. ¹
5. Adjective. (slang US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fierce
1. violently hostile or aggressive [adj FIERCER, FIERCEST] : FIERCELY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fierce
Literary usage of Fierce
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"They near'd each other on the field, and first 1020 Across the yoke and reins
fierce Ares cast A brazen spear, infuriate for his life. ..."
2. Old Virginia and Her Neighbours by John Fiske (1897)
"Among the people of Lord Baltimore's colony, as among English-speaking people in
general, one might observe a fierce spirit of political A fierce liberty ..."
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