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fierce

adjective

violently agitated and turbulent

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

fɪəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. violently agitated and turbulent

    “boisterous winds and waves”

adjective

  1. ruthless in competition

    “cutthroat competition”

adjective

  1. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

    “fierce loyalty”

adjective

  1. marked by extreme and violent energy

    “a ferocious beating”

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Example Sentences

boisterous winds and waves
{'source': 'Ezra Pound', 'text': 'the fierce thunders roar me their music'}
rough weather
rough seas
cutthroat competition
bowelless readiness to take advantage
fierce loyalty
in a tearing rage
vehement dislike
violent passions
a ferocious beating
fierce fighting
a furious battle

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