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fiercely

[ feers-lee ]
/ ˈfɪərs li /
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adverb
in a menacing, violent, or forceful way:The bear stood on his back paws, growling fiercely.Currently, some 20 wildfires are raging fiercely through the state.
in an eager or intense way: Isaiah has developed into a fiercely competitive soccer player.
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OTHER WORDS FROM fiercely

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