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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /fəˈroʊʃəs/ · UK /fəˈrəʊʃəs/
ferocious means: Very fierce, angry, or frightening, and likely to attack.
adjective
FIERCE AND SCARYB2
Very fierce, angry, or frightening, and likely to attack.
- The dog gave a ferocious growl.
- A ferocious tiger guarded its cubs.
- His ferocious expression frightened the children.
EXTREMELY INTENSEC1
Extremely strong, violent, or energetic.
- A ferocious storm hit the coast.
- They worked at a ferocious pace to finish on time.
- The proposal provoked ferocious debate in parliament.
Questions about ferocious
What does ferocious mean?
Very fierce, angry, or frightening, and likely to attack.
What is ferocious in other languages?
Türkçe: vahşi · Español: feroz · Français: féroce · Deutsch: wild · Italiano: feroce · 日本語: 獰猛な
How do you pronounce ferocious?
In American English /fəˈroʊʃəs/; in British English /fəˈrəʊʃəs/.
How do you use ferocious in a sentence?
The dog gave a ferocious growl. A ferocious tiger guarded its cubs.
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