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ferociously

Ferociously (adv) means in a fierce, violent, or aggressive way. Example: “The two dogs fought ferociously over the bone.”

adv

In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way.

"The two dogs fought ferociously over the bone."

Extremely or intensely.

"She was ferociously competitive at board games."

How to Use Ferociously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something with fierce, aggressive intensity.

Common pairings

fight ferociously ferociously competitive attack ferociously

more ferociously comparative, most ferociously superlative

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The two dogs fought _____ over the bone.

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What does “ferociously” mean?

The word “ferociously” means in a fierce, violent, or aggressive way. In plain terms, doing something with fierce, aggressive intensity.

How do you use “ferociously” in a sentence?

Here is “ferociously” used in a sentence: “The two dogs fought ferociously over the bone.”

What part of speech is “ferociously”?

“Ferociously” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “ferociously” have?

“Ferociously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a fierce, violent, or aggressive way.