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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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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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