Fierce

usgb/fɪrs/
adjective

Very strong or violent.

The fierce wind blew the tree down
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Often appears as...

  • fierce competition
  • fierce battle
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Intensity Scale

Use 'fierce' for very strong situations, more than just 'strong' or 'heavy'.

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The debate turned into a fierce argument.
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Physical Destruction

'Fierce' often describes things causing damage or destruction.

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A fierce storm caused widespread flooding.
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Emotional Charge

Can describe actions filled with strong feelings, like anger.

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Her fierce defense of her friends was admirable.
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