ferocity
6 synonyms for ferocity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Extreme fierceness or savage intensity.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use ferocity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer ferocity
the ferocity of the attack
fight with ferocity
Etymology
From Latin ferocitas, from ferox ("fierce"), ultimately from ferus, "wild, savage."
Full origin of ferocity →Frequently asked questions
What does “ferocity” mean?
The word “ferocity” means extreme fierceness or savage intensity. In plain terms, the quality of being extremely fierce or violent.
How do you pronounce “ferocity”?
“Ferocity” is pronounced fuh-RO-sih-tee (/fəˈɹɑsɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “ferocity” in a sentence?
Here is “ferocity” used in a sentence: “The ferocity of the tiger's attack left onlookers stunned.”
What part of speech is “ferocity”?
“Ferocity” is a noun.
Where does the word “ferocity” come from?
The word “ferocity” comes from Latin. From Latin ferocitas, from ferox ("fierce"), ultimately from ferus, "wild, savage.".
