Definition of fierce

Overview of adj fierce

The adj fierce has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (8) ferocious, fierce, furious, savage

(marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle")

2. (5) fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy

(marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions")

3. (1) cutthroat, fierce, bowelless

(ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage")

4. boisterous, fierce, rough

(violently agitated and turbulent; "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas")