Synonyms

fiercely

American

[feers-lee] / ˈfɪərs li /

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.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of fiercely

fierce ( def. ) + -ly

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Fiercely driven to stand out, Mr. Rollins decided that sounding like Sonny Rollins made more sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Fiercely protective of his privacy, Tejero kept away from the press and never published his memoirs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Fiercely independent, she answers to no one’s morality but her own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Fiercely original films, female-focused stories and theatrical-first releases had the clear edge in The Associated Press’s inaugural Top 25 Movies list, released Thursday and topped by Searchlight Pictures’ “The Banshees of Inisherin.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Fiercely, she scrubbed out her alpana design until no traces of the rice powder remained on the threshold.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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