Fiercer Meaning in English

word · lemma: fierce

US

ˈfɪɹsɝ

FEER-ser

UK

fˈiəsɐ

FEES-uh

Definition

Comparative form of 'fierce'; used to describe something or someone as more aggressive, intense, or violent than another.

Usage & Nuances

'Fiercer' is used mainly to compare two things, animals, people, or situations, especially in contexts of aggression, intensity, or competition. Common collocations include 'fiercer competition', 'fiercer debate', or 'fiercer animal'. Not usually used for positive qualities.

• Spanish: más feroz - más intenso
• Portuguese (BR): mais feroz - mais intenso
• Portuguese (PT): mais feroz - mais intenso
• Chinese (Simplified): 更加凶猛 - 更加激烈
• Chinese (Traditional): 更加兇猛 - 更加激烈
• Hindi: और अधिक भयानक - और अधिक तीव्र
• Arabic: أشد شراسة - أكثر حدة
• Bengali: আরও ভয়ংকর - আরো তীব্র
• Russian: свирепее - яростнее
• Japanese: より激しい - より獰猛な
• Vietnamese: dữ dội hơn - khốc liệt hơn
• Korean: 더 사나운 - 더 격렬한
• Turkish: daha şiddetli - daha vahşi
• Urdu: زیادہ شدید - زیادہ غضبناک
• Indonesian: lebih ganas - lebih sengit

Example Sentences

The tiger looked even fiercer than the lion.

basic

This year, the storms are fiercer than ever.

basic

She gets fiercer when she defends her opinions.

basic

Competition for the job is getting fiercer every year.

natural

Their argument grew fiercer with every minute.

natural

Every summer seems fiercer than the last.

natural