Fierce

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /fɪəs/
• IPA: /fiÉ™(r)s/
• Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)s

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French fers ("wild", "ferocious"), nominative of fer, from Latin ferus ("wild", "untamed")

Full definition of fierce

Adjective

1. Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.A fierce storm battered the coast.
2. Resolute or strenuously active.We made a fierce attempt to escape.
3. Threatening in appearance or demeanor.The lion gave a fierce roar.
4. (slang, Ireland, rural) very, excellent.It was fierce cold.Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!"
5. (slang, US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce.

Derived terms

• something fierce

Anagrams

• Recife