ferocious
adjective
savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel.
ferociousness
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a word derived from
ferocious.
Example Sentences
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"What we observed was that there was no sign of unfriendliness, of, allow me to use a term, ferociousness," Justin said.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
In 2014, a rock from space blazed through the atmosphere and exploded off the coast of Papua New Guinea with such ferociousness that some researchers believe the object came from beyond the Solar System.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 30, 2023
But when last year’s protests presented him with an unprecedented challenge, he responded with an unusual ferociousness.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2021
Count outside linebacker Rahyme Johnson among those who want the Bruins to maintain the ferociousness they've unleashed during Saturday practices that have featured live tackling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2018
She threw herself onto the pile on the couch and hugged Akira with the ferociousness of a four-year-old.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
