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ferocity
fuh-RO-sih-tee
Ferocity (noun) means Extreme fierceness or savage intensity. Example: “The ferocity of the tiger's attack left onlookers stunned.”
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Extreme fierceness or savage intensity.
"The ferocity of the tiger's attack left onlookers stunned."
"She defended her position with surprising ferocity."
How to use ferocity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being extremely fierce or violent.
Common pairings
sheer ferocity
the ferocity of the attack
fight with ferocity
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Etymology
From Latin ferocitas, from ferox ("fierce"), ultimately from ferus, "wild, savage."
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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.".
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