Fierce

adjective

/fɪəs/

Word Frequency: 7.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveExceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

"A fierce storm battered the coast."

2.adjectiveResolute or strenuously active.

"We made a fierce attempt to escape."

3.adjectiveThreatening in appearance or demeanor.

"The lion gave a fierce roar."

4.adjective(rural) Excellent, very good.

"Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!""

5.adjectiveOf exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

"Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce."

6.adverb(rural) Extremely; very.

"It was fierce cold last night."

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