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fierce

/fɪrs/
fierce
Adverb:fiercely
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1

Having or displaying an intense, wild, or frightening aggressiveness.

Example

"The wildlife documentary captured a fierce mother bear defending her cubs from a rival."

2

Showing a heartfelt, powerful, and unrelenting intensity (of an emotion, competition, or physical force such as weather).

Example

"The startup faced fierce competition from established technology companies in the region."

3

Strikingly bold, stylish, and self-confident (used informally as a term of praise).

Example

"The designer's new autumn collection was praised by critics for its fierce silhouettes and vibrant colors."

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• Rhymes for fierce

• Nearby Words

fiend
fiendish
fiendishly
fierce
fierce snake
fiercely
fierceness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English fers, borrowed from Old French fers (nominative singular of fier, meaning 'proud, haughty, or wild'), which derives from Latin ferus ('wild, untamed, or savage').

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