Associations to the word «Fierce»

Wiktionary

FIERCE, adjective. Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.
FIERCE, adjective. Resolute or strenuously active.
FIERCE, adjective. Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
FIERCE, adjective. (slang) (Ireland) (rural) very, excellent.
FIERCE, adjective. (slang) (US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

Dictionary definition

FIERCE, adjective. Marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle".
FIERCE, adjective. Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions".
FIERCE, adjective. Ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage".
FIERCE, adjective. Violently agitated and turbulent; "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope