fiercely
word · lemma: fierce
Definition
In a way that shows strong force, energy, or intense emotion. Often used to describe actions done with great strength or passion.
Usage & Nuances
'Fiercely' is an adverb often used for emotions ('fiercely loyal'), competition ('fiercely competitive'), and actions ('fiercely protected'). It adds intensity. Avoid using it with mild or unimportant verbs.
Spanish: fieramente - con ferocidadPortuguese (BR): ferozmente - intensamentePortuguese (PT): ferozmente - intensamenteChinese (Simplified): 激烈地 - 猛烈地Chinese (Traditional): 激烈地 - 猛烈地Hindi: उग्रता से - जोरदार तरीके सेArabic: بشراسة - بقوةBengali: প্রচণ্ডভাবে - উগ্রভাবেRussian: яростно - свирепоJapanese: 激しく - 猛烈にVietnamese: mãnh liệt - dữ dộiKorean: 격렬하게 - 맹렬하게Turkish: şiddetle - öfkeyleUrdu: شدت سے - بے رحمی سےIndonesian: dengan garang - dengan sengit
Example Sentences
The two teams competed fiercely for the trophy.
basic
The dog barked fiercely at the stranger.
basic
She defended her opinion fiercely.
basic
They argued fiercely but stayed friends in the end.
natural
She's fiercely independent and hates being told what to do.
natural
The wind blew fiercely all night.
natural