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tigerish

/ˈtaɪ.ɡər.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈtaɪ.ɡər.ɪʃ/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее свирепый, агрессивный или решительный, как тигр.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning fierce, aggressive, or determined, like a tiger.

  1. Fierce and aggressiveC1formal

    Having the qualities of a tiger, especially in terms of fierceness, strength, or lack of mercy.

    ruСвирепый и агрессивный

    • The soldier fought with a tigerish determination.
    • Her tigerish glare made everyone step back.
    • He defended his position with tigerish intensity.

    Synonymsaggressivebloodthirstybrutalferociousfiercemercilesspredatoryruthlesssavage

    Antonymsgentlemeekmildpeacefultimid

Forms
  • more tigerish comparative form
  • most tigerish superlative form