ferocious

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, der oder das wild, grausam, brutal oder aggressiv ist.

Describes something or someone that is savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

1. Fierce or violentB2formal

   Extremely aggressive, savage, or intense in nature.

   Wild und grausam

   • The ferocious lion roared at the intruders.
   • A ferocious storm destroyed many homes along the coast.
   • The soldiers faced ferocious resistance from the enemy.

   Synonymeaggressivebrutalfiercesavageviciousviolentwild

   Antonymecalmgentlekindmeekmildpeacefultame

2. Intense or extremeB2informal

   Used to describe something that is very strong, powerful, or severe.

   Heftig

   • She has a ferocious appetite after her workout.
   • The competition was ferocious, with all teams fighting for the trophy.
   • He showed ferocious determination to succeed.

   Synonymeextremefierceintensepowerfulragingrelentlessseverestrongviolent

   Antonymegentlemildmoderateweak