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Definition of ferocity

ferocity

/fəˈrɑː.sə.ti/
fe · roc · i · ty
Adverb:ferociously
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Plural:ferocities
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Adjective:ferocious
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ferocity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being ferocious, savage, or fiercely aggressive.

Example

"The wildlife documentary captured the startling ferocity of the territorial dispute between the two rival packs."

2

Extreme intensity, force, or severity, especially of weather, competition, or emotion.

Example

"Coastal residents were unprepared for the sudden ferocity of the winter storm."

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• Rhymes for ferocity

• Nearby Words

ferocious
ferociously
ferociousness
ferocity
ferox
ferret
ferris

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French férocité, or directly from Latin ferocitas, derived from ferox ('fierce, untamed, bold'), which is related to ferus ('wild').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ferocity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ferocity
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