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- [feers]
- /fɪərs/
- /fɪəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feers]
- /fɪərs/
Definitions of fierce word
- adjective fierce menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look. 1
- adjective fierce violent in force, intensity, etc.: fierce winds. 1
- adjective fierce furiously eager or intense: fierce competition. 1
- adjective fierce Informal. extremely bad or severe: a fierce cold. 1
- noun fierce Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. 1
- adjective fierce animal 1
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Origin of fierce
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English fiers < Anglo-French fers, Old French fiers (nominative) < Latin ferus wild, fierce; cf. feral1, ferocious
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Parts of speech for Fierce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fierce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fierce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fierce
adj fierce
- savage — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- ferocious — savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
adjective fierce
- violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- stern — rear of boat
- menacing — something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health.
Antonyms for fierce
adj fierce
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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