fierce

• Beschreibt etwas oder jemanden, der von Natur aus aggressiv, brutal oder intensiv ist.

Describes something or someone that is aggressive, violent, or intense in nature.

1. Violent or aggressiveB1formal

   Having or displaying a violent or ferocious nature.

   Wild und aggressiv

   • The lion gave a fierce roar.
   • A fierce storm hit the coast last night.
   • The two armies engaged in a fierce battle.

   Synonymeaggressivebrutalcruelferociousfuriousragingsavageviciousviolentwild

   Antonymecalmdocilegentlemeekmildpeacefulplacidtame

2. Intense or strongB1formal

   Extremely strong, powerful, or intense in degree.

   Heftig

   • She felt a fierce loyalty to her family.
   • The competition was fierce among the candidates.
   • He has a fierce determination to succeed.

   Synonymeextremeforcefulfuriousintensepowerfulstrongvehementviolent

   Antonymefeeblegentlemildmoderateweak

3. Very strong emotionB2informal

   Showing strong, passionate, or angry feelings.

   Heftig

   • She gave him a fierce look when he interrupted.
   • His fierce pride prevented him from apologizing.
   • The debate became fierce as both sides argued.

   Synonymeardentferventfieryfuriousimpassionedintensepassionatepowerfulstrongvehement

   Antonymecalmgentlemeekmildplacidtemperate