fiercer; fiercest
1
a
: violently hostile or aggressive in temperament
a fierce tiger
b
: given to fighting or killing : pugnacious
fierce fighters
2
a
: marked by unrestrained zeal or vehemence
a fierce argument
b
: extremely vexatious, disappointing, or intense
fierce pain
3
: furiously active or determined
make a fierce effort
4
: wild or menacing in appearance
5
informal
: having or expressing bold confidence or style
When it comes to celebrity fashion, while the looks are fierce they're not always attainable.—
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fierceness
noun
Examples of fierce in a Sentence
He was killed in a fierce battle.
The proposal has faced fierce opposition.
The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years.
He's admired for his fierce independence.
You could see the fierce determination in her eyes.
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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The Cardinals looked like a fierce unit, though, and that’s what the Bears have done way too much — make pedestrian defenses without key difference-makers look legitimate.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
But running into the buzzsaw that is Tesori meant being held accountable by his fiercest advocate.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The track's tight configuration and storied history contribute to its reputation for fierce racing and frequent incidents.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fierce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fierce. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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fierce
adjective
fiercer; fiercest
1
a
: violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition
b
: eager to fight or kill
2
: expressed with extreme force or anger : intense
a fierce argument
3
: furiously active or determined
a fierce effort
4
: wild or threatening in appearance
fiercely
adverb
fierceness
noun
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