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DictionaryfierceAggressive
adjective

fierce

FEERS/fɪrs/

Displaying aggressive power that is difficult to withstand.

The fierce tiger lunges forward with bared teeth and extended claws.

A snarling tiger lunges forward with bared teeth, flattened ears, tense shoulders, and one raised forepaw with extended claws, making aggressive force immediately visible.
Etymology
fierceLatinwild, untamed; savage

Ferus described what was wild or untamed, including savage or cruel behavior. That idea of wild force connects fierce aggression with the broader use for overwhelming strength or intensity.

In context

Libranima106:09
them like flames of fire from every quarter. As when a wave, raised mountain high by wind and storm, breaks over a ship and covers it deep in foam, the fierce winds roar against the mast
The Iliad - Homer (Illustrated Audiobook) Part 2 of 2

More examples

  • The fierce winds tear branches from the trees.
  • The proposal faces fierce opposition from local residents.
  • Competition for the final spot grows fiercer each day.

Forms

fierce · fiercer · fiercest

fiercely adverb — With great aggression, force, or intensity.

fierceness noun — The quality of being aggressive or intense.

Similar words

ferocious
Suggests savage violence, especially in attacks or animal behavior.
intense
Emphasizes extreme strength without necessarily suggesting aggression or danger.
powerful
Emphasizes strength or force rather than threatening behavior.