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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Following the pandemic, competition for landscapers was fierce.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
This tiny carnivore is fierce and skilled at surviving where other creatures cannot —in dry grasslands and deserts.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Competition for attention will be fierce, but the reward might be your own crowd of new, loyal fans.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Nearly 20 years since her graduation from Walgreens staffer to America's Next Top Model cycle 2 finalist, Shandi Sullivan is still working it (and being fierce).
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Some of the fault for that is due to the decision to add an onstage crew, supposedly filming a documentary about the show and whose fierce close-up work is splashed on the screen.
—David Benedict, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Sparks’ legislation ran into fierce resistance from Democrats during the hearing in the Missouri House General Laws Committee Tuesday evening.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
The war ignited a fierce Ukrainian nationalism that hadn’t existed before.
—Ivo Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2024
And while the cover is fierce, the whole things also comes off kind of cute thanks to the sight of all those kics packed into a room festooned with streamers and balloons ripping it on guitars and keytars.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
This tiny carnivore is fierce and skilled at surviving where other creatures cannot —in dry grasslands and deserts.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Competition for attention will be fierce, but the reward might be your own crowd of new, loyal fans.
—Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Nearly 20 years since her graduation from Walgreens staffer to America's Next Top Model cycle 2 finalist, Shandi Sullivan is still working it (and being fierce).
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Some of the fault for that is due to the decision to add an onstage crew, supposedly filming a documentary about the show and whose fierce close-up work is splashed on the screen.
—David Benedict, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Sparks’ legislation ran into fierce resistance from Democrats during the hearing in the Missouri House General Laws Committee Tuesday evening.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
The war ignited a fierce Ukrainian nationalism that hadn’t existed before.
—Ivo Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2024
And while the cover is fierce, the whole things also comes off kind of cute thanks to the sight of all those kics packed into a room festooned with streamers and balloons ripping it on guitars and keytars.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Fierce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fierce. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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