ferocious

• Décrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un d'une violence féroce et impitoyable, d'une agressivité extrême ou d'une intensité redoutable.

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

1. Fierce or violentB2formal

   Extremely aggressive, savage, or intense in nature.

   féroce (violent, agressif)

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

   Synonymesaggressivebrutalfiercesavageviciousviolentwild

   Antonymescalmgentlekindmeekmildpeacefultame

2. Intense or extremeB2informal

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

   Intense ou extrême

   • 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.

   Synonymesextremefierceintensepowerfulragingrelentlessseverestrongviolent

   Antonymesgentlemildmoderateweak