ferocious

• Descreve algo ou alguém selvagemente cruel, impiedoso ou agressivo; feroz e violento.

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

1. Fierce or violentB2formal

   Extremely aggressive, savage, or intense in nature.

   Feroz ou violento

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

   Sinônimosaggressivebrutalfiercesavageviciousviolentwild

   Antônimoscalmgentlekindmeekmildpeacefultame

2. Intense or extremeB2informal

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

   Intenso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextremefierceintensepowerfulragingrelentlessseverestrongviolent

   Antônimosgentlemildmoderateweak