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fierce

The correct spelling is fierce.

How to pronounce fierce

/fɪəs/
adjective

IPA: /fɪəs/

Say it like: Fee-rse

The correct spelling is fierce. Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage. For example: "A fierce storm battered the coast."

Usage Examples

A fierce storm battered the coast.

We made a fierce attempt to escape.

The lion gave a fierce roar.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
  2. 2.Resolute or strenuously active.
  3. 3.Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
  4. 4.(rural) Excellent, very good.
  5. 5.Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

adverb

  1. 1.(rural) Extremely; very.

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