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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /fɪrs/ · UK /fɪəs/
fierce means: Very violent, aggressive, or likely to attack.
adjective
VIOLENTB2
Very violent, aggressive, or likely to attack.
- A fierce dog guarded the gate.
- The soldiers faced fierce attacks throughout the night.
- Fierce fighting forced families to leave their homes.
DETERMINEDC1
Showing very strong effort or determination.
- She showed fierce determination.
- The plan met fierce resistance from residents.
- Small shops face fierce competition from larger stores.
THREATENING LOOKB2
Looking or sounding angry and frightening.
- He gave me a fierce look.
- The lion let out a fierce roar.
- Her fierce expression made the children fall silent.
adverb
VERYC2
To a very great degree.
- It was fierce cold outside.
- We were fierce hungry after the walk.
- The room gets fierce hot in summer.
Questions about fierce
What does fierce mean?
Very violent, aggressive, or likely to attack.
What is fierce in other languages?
Türkçe: vahşi · Español: feroz · Français: féroce · Deutsch: wild · Italiano: feroce · 日本語: 獰猛な
How do you pronounce fierce?
In American English /fɪrs/; in British English /fɪəs/.
How do you use fierce in a sentence?
A fierce dog guarded the gate. The soldiers faced fierce attacks throughout the night.
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