fierce

• Describe algo o a alguien que es agresivo, violento o intenso por naturaleza, o que muestra una fuerza o determinación implacable.

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

1. Violent or aggressiveB1formal

   Having or displaying a violent or ferocious nature.

   feroz, violento

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

   Sinónimosaggressivebrutalcruelferociousfuriousragingsavageviciousviolentwild

   Antónimoscalmdocilegentlemeekmildpeacefulplacidtame

2. Intense or strongB1formal

   Extremely strong, powerful, or intense in degree.

   Intenso o fuerte

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

   Sinónimosextremeforcefulfuriousintensepowerfulstrongvehementviolent

   Antónimosfeeblegentlemildmoderateweak

3. Very strong emotionB2informal

   Showing strong, passionate, or angry feelings.

   Vehemente o apasionado

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

   Sinónimosardentferventfieryfuriousimpassionedintensepassionatepowerfulstrongvehement

   Antónimoscalmgentlemeekmildplacidtemperate