noun C2 Proficient

ferocity

fuh-RO-sih-tee

Ferocity (noun) means Extreme fierceness or savage intensity. Example: “The ferocity of the tiger's attack left onlookers stunned.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe quality of being extremely fierce or violent.

Common pairings

sheer ferocity the ferocity of the attack fight with ferocity

ferocities plural

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The _____ of the tiger's attack left onlookers stunned.

From Latin ferocitas, from ferox ("fierce"), ultimately from ferus, "wild, savage."

Origin: Latin

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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.".

Vocabulary lists that include ferocity:

violence abuse angry violent anger rage fury wrath