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Pronunciation: \ˈfirs\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): fierc·er; fierc·est Etymology: Middle English fiers, from Anglo-French fer, fers, fiers, from Latin ferus wild, savage; akin to Greek thēr wild animal
Date: 14th century 1 a: violently hostile or aggressive in temperament b: given to fighting or killing : pugnacious2 a: marked by unrestrained zeal or vehemence b: extremely vexatious, disappointing, or intense 3: furiously active or determined 4: wild or menacing in appearance — fierce·ness noun synonyms fierce , ferocious , barbarous , savage , cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions. fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack . ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality . barbarous implies a ferocity or mercilessness regarded as unworthy of civilized people . savage implies the absence of inhibitions restraining civilized people filled with lust, or other violent passion .
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