Definition of Fierce

1. Adjective. Marked by extreme and violent energy. "A furious battle"

Exact synonyms: Ferocious, Furious, Savage
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"
Exact synonyms: Tearing, Trigger-happy, Vehement, Violent
Similar to: Intense
Derivative terms: Fierceness

3. Adjective. Ruthless in competition. "Bowelless readiness to take advantage"
Exact synonyms: Bowelless, Cutthroat
Similar to: Merciless, Unmerciful
Derivative terms: Fierceness

4. Adjective. Violently agitated and turbulent. "Rough seas"
Exact synonyms: Boisterous, Rough
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

fielty
fiend
fiendful
fiendish
fiendishly
fiendishness
fiendishnesses
fiendlike
fiendly
fiends
fient
fientive
fients
fier
fierasfer
fierce (current term)
fiercely
fierceness
fiercenesses
fiercer
fiercest
fiere
fieres
fieri facias
fierier
fieriest
fierily
fieriness
fierinesses
fiery

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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