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fierce

/fɪɹs/adjective1 syllable

Fierce means: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.

Synonyms for fierce29

adjective, as in marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy, intense

adjective, as in marked by extreme and violent energy

ferocious, furious, savage, violent

adjective, as in ruthless in competition

cutthroat, bowelless, merciless, unmerciful

adjective, as in violently agitated and turbulent

boisterous, rough, stormy

also used for fierce

incessive, raging, grim, infuriate, rabid, awesome, pukka, terrific, ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring, badass, bang on

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What does fierce mean?4

adjective

1

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid“fierce loyalty”

2

marked by extreme and violent energy“a ferocious beating”

3

ruthless in competition“cutthroat competition”

4

violently agitated and turbulent“boisterous winds and waves”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fierce?1

one syllable

pierce
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Fierce in a sentence

  • A fierce-looking dog stood on the porch, growling at us.CK
  • The heat of day was fierce until the sun set, when it became bearable.sundown
  • But very soon, the battle would become fierce.Source_VOA
  • Wolves are awesome animals, intelligent and fierce hunters.Solana
  • In the savanna, competition for resources is so fierce.Amastan
  • We are in a fierce competition with that company.CK
  • Some of the zoo animals were very fierce and needed to be restrained.jvlopes91
  • A fierce battle was fought by the soldiers.CM

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Forms of fierce

as a adjective

comparative
fiercer
superlative
fiercest