fierce meaning and definition

FIERCE adjective

Definition of fierce (adjective)

1. marked by extreme and violent energy
   • "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle"
   • synonyms: ferocious, furious, savage
2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
   • "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"
   • synonyms: tearing, trigger-happy, vehement, violent
3. ruthless in competition
   • "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage"
   • synonyms: bowelless, cutthroat
4. violently agitated and turbulent
   • "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas"
   • synonyms: boisterous, rough