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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Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is facing fierce backlash after taking a baby wombat from it's mother while visiting Australia.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The original plan outlined Helene’s fierce impacts on housing, infrastructure and the economy.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Competition is less fierce when tallies are hyper-focused on one subgenre, and that’s where AC/DC has really been able to shine.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Fierce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fierce. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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