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fierce
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- pronunciation:
- firs
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
fiercer, fiercest |
| definition 1: |
When something is fierce, it is wild and dangerous. Wolves, badgers, and wolverines are some animals that are fierce. When they attack, they attack with great strength and speed, and without fear or mercy.
The fierce tiger went out hunting for its next meal.- synonyms:
- savage, vicious, wild
- antonyms:
- gentle
- similar words:
- brutal
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| definition 2: |
When something is fierce, it is very strong and can cause injury or harm. When there is a fierce storm, it means that there is a storm that is strong and does some harm.
A fierce storm knocked down many trees last night.- synonyms:
- brutal, furious, raging, severe, violent, wild
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- awful, cruel, powerful, savage, strong
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| related words: |
cruel |
| derivations: |
fiercely (adv.), fierceness (n.) |
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