fierce

fierce · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having or displaying a violent or ferocious aggressiveness.

  2. 2.

    Showing strong, intense feelings or activity.

  3. 3.

    (Of weather or temperature) very strong or severe.

  4. 4.

    (Informal, especially in LGBTQ+ culture) Very good; excellent; impressive.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, gentle, mild, tame
See also: ferocious, intense, violent
Synonyms: ferocious, intense, savage, violent

Etymology

From Old French fiers ("brave, proud, violent"), from Latin ferus ("wild, untamed"). Related to feral and ferocious. Entered English in the 13th century.