fierce

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

ruОписывает что-то или кого-то, кто является агрессивным, жестоким или интенсивным по своей природе.esDescribe algo o a alguien que es agresivo, violento o intenso por naturaleza, o que muestra una fuerza o determinación implacable.frDécrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui est agressif, violent ou intense par nature.deBeschreibt etwas oder jemanden, der von Natur aus aggressiv, brutal oder intensiv ist.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que é agressivo, violento ou intenso por natureza; também pode indicar grande intensidade ou ferocidade em competições, emoções ou fenômenos naturais.zh形容某人或某物具有攻击性、凶猛、残忍，或程度极其强烈、激烈。arيصف شخصًا أو حيوانًا أو شيئًا يتصف بالشراسة أو العنف أو الشدة أو الحدة في طبيعته أو سلوكه.

1. Violent or aggressive B1 formal

   Having or displaying a violent or ferocious nature.

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

   ruСвирепыйesferoz, violentofrféroce, violentdeWild und aggressivptFerozzh凶猛的arشرس

   Synonyms: aggressivebrutalcruelferociousfuriousragingsavageviciousviolentwild

   Antonyms: calmdocilegentlemeekmildpeacefulplacidtame

2. Intense or strong B1 formal

   Extremely strong, powerful, or intense in degree.

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

   ruСильныйesIntenso o fuertefrIntense ou fortdeHeftigptIntensozh激烈的arشديد

   Synonyms: extremeforcefulfuriousintensepowerfulstrongvehementviolent

   Antonyms: feeblegentlemildmoderateweak

3. Very strong emotion B2 informal

   Showing strong, passionate, or angry feelings.

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

   ruЯростныйesVehemente o apasionadofrtrès fort, passionné ou coléreux (émotion)deHeftigptFerozzh激烈的arشديد الانفعال

   Synonyms: ardentferventfieryfuriousimpassionedintensepassionatepowerfulstrongvehement

   Antonyms: calmgentlemeekmildplacidtemperate

• fiercer comparative form
• fiercest superlative form