Fierce (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Violently agitated and turbulent; "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Boisterous
• Rough

Related Words

• Fierceness (noun)

Meaning ²

Ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Cutthroat
• Bowelless

Related Words

• Fierceness (noun)

Meaning ³

Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Trigger-happy
• Violent
• Vehement
• Tearing

Related Words

• Fierceness (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Savage
• Ferocious
• Furious

Related Words

• Fierceness (noun)