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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishWith great intensity or force.
Common pairings
fiercely loyal
fiercely independent
fight fiercely
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Word forms
- Comparative
- fiercelier, more fiercely
- Superlative
- fierceliest, most fiercely
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Etymology
From fierce plus -ly.
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Rhymes for fiercely
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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.
