Fierce

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪrs/

Fierce (adjective)

  1. Showing strong feelings or energy.
  2. Very intense or aggressive, especially in a competition.
  3. Wild and likely to attack or cause harm.

Examples

  • She felt a fierce loyalty to her family.
  • His fierce determination drove him to succeed.

Common collocations: fierce loyalty, fierce determination, fierce competition, fierce rivalry, fierce predator

Synonyms of Fierce

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fierce

  • describing demeanor or behavior
  • describing manner or approach