ferocious

word

Definition

Extremely fierce, violent, or intense, often used to describe animals, people, or even feelings.

Usage & Nuances

Typically describes wild animals ('ferocious tiger'), but can also be used figuratively ('ferocious competition', 'ferocious appetite'). It is formal and vivid. Not to be confused with 'fierce', which is more general.

Spanish: feroz - salvaje Portuguese (BR): feroz - selvagem (animal)Portuguese (PT): feroz - selvagem (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 凶猛的 - 残暴的 Chinese (Traditional): 兇猛的 - 殘暴的 Hindi: क्रूर - उग्र (जानवर)Arabic: شرس - عنيف Bengali: দুর্দান্ত - হিংস্র - প্রচণ্ড Russian: свирепый - жестокий - яростный Japanese: 獰猛な - 激しい Vietnamese: dữ dội - hung dữ Korean: 사나운 - 맹렬한 Turkish: vahşi - öfkeli - şiddetli Urdu: درندہ صفت - پُر شدت Indonesian: ganas - buas - sengit

Example Sentences

The ferocious lion roared loudly in the jungle.

basic

He gave me a ferocious look when I touched his phone.

basic

A ferocious storm destroyed many houses last night.

basic

Don’t be fooled by the puppy’s cute face — it can be ferocious when it plays.

natural

There’s ferocious competition for jobs in the city right now.

natural

Her ferocious determination helped her finish the marathon.

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