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Meaning of fierce

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fierce

Pronunciation:/fɪəs//fɪɹs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

    Example: A fierce storm battered the coast.

  2. Resolute or strenuously active.

    Example: We made a fierce attempt to escape.

  3. Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

    Example: The lion gave a fierce roar.

  4. (rural) Excellent, very good.

    Example: Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!"

adverb

Definitions

  1. (rural) Extremely; very.

    Example: It was fierce cold last night.