Fierce meaning

What does “fierce” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“fierce” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: marked by extreme and violent energy.

fierce

marked by extreme and violent energy
“a ferocious beating”
“fierce fighting”
Synonymsferocious furious savage
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
“fierce loyalty”
“in a tearing rage”
Synonymstearing vehement violent trigger-happy
ruthless in competition
“cutthroat competition”
“bowelless readiness to take advantage”
Synonymscutthroat bowelless
violently agitated and turbulent
“boisterous winds and waves”
“the fierce thunders roar me their music”
Synonymsboisterous rough

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University