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fiercely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɪrsli/ · UK /ˈfɪəsli/

fiercely means: To a very high degree, especially when describing strong feelings or personal qualities.

adverb

EXTREMELYC1

To a very high degree, especially when describing strong feelings or personal qualities.

  • She is fiercely independent.
  • The brothers remained fiercely loyal to each other.
  • This is a fiercely competitive industry.

Similar words: extremely, intensely

Common phrases: fiercely competitive, fiercely independent, fiercely loyal

WITH GREAT FORCEB2

With great force, anger, or determination.

  • The wind blew fiercely.
  • They argued fiercely about the decision.
  • She fiercely defended her family against the accusations.

Similar words: ferociously, furiously, forcefully

Opposites: gently

Common phrases: fight fiercely, argue fiercely, blow fiercely

Questions about fiercely

What does fiercely mean?

To a very high degree, especially when describing strong feelings or personal qualities.

What is fiercely in other languages?

Türkçe: son derece · Español: extremadamente · Français: extrêmement · Deutsch: äußerst · Italiano: estremamente · 日本語: 非常に

How do you pronounce fiercely?

In American English /ˈfɪrsli/; in British English /ˈfɪəsli/.

How do you use fiercely in a sentence?

She is fiercely independent. The brothers remained fiercely loyal to each other.

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