adv C1 Advanced Uncommon

fiercely

FEERS-lee

Fiercely (adv) means in an intense, aggressive, or forceful manner. Example: “She fiercely defended her team’s decision in the meeting.”

adv

In an intense, aggressive, or forceful manner.

"She fiercely defended her team’s decision in the meeting."

"He is fiercely protective of his younger siblings."

How to Use Fiercely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWith great intensity or force.

Common pairings

fiercely loyal fiercely independent fight fiercely

fiercelier comparative, more fiercely comparative, fierceliest superlative, most fiercely superlative

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She _____ defended her team’s decision in the meeting.

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What does “fiercely” mean?

The word “fiercely” means in an intense, aggressive, or forceful manner. In plain terms, with great intensity or force.

How do you pronounce “fiercely”?

“Fiercely” is pronounced FEERS-lee (/ˈfɪɹsli/ in IPA).

How do you use “fiercely” in a sentence?

Here is “fiercely” used in a sentence: “She fiercely defended her team’s decision in the meeting.”

What part of speech is “fiercely”?

“Fiercely” is an adverb.

Is “fiercely” a common word?

“Fiercely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.