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fierce
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- pronunciation:
- firs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
fiercer, fiercest |
definition 1: |
wild and dangerous; ferocious.
Beware! A fierce tiger is on the loose.- synonyms:
- ferocious, savage, vicious, wild
- antonyms:
- gentle, tame
- similar words:
- brutal, grim, inhuman
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definition 2: |
extremely strong or violent.
A fierce storm knocked down many trees last night.- synonyms:
- furious, severe, violent
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- awful, cruel, destructive, dreadful, powerful, savage, strong
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definition 3: |
extremely intense.
The championship was important and the competition to win it was fierce.Yesterday they had a fierce argument, and they are still a bit angry about it today.- synonyms:
- fiery
- similar words:
- ardent, bitter, determined, intense, keen, stormy, strong
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related words: |
acute, bloodthirsty, cruel, grueling, passionate |
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derivations: |
fiercely (adv.), fierceness (n.) |
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