/fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/ frightening and violent: a ferocious dog. a ferocious battle.
- What is a ferocious person?
- What is an example of ferocious?
- What does ferocious mean synonym?
- Does ferocious mean cruel?
- What does opposite of ferocious mean?
- Does ferocious mean angry?
- What type of word is ferocious?
- Is ferocious a feeling?
- What is the difference between fierce and ferocious?
- What is the noun of ferocious?
- What is the base word of ferocious?
- What does Fierce mean in slang?
- Is being ferocious a good thing?
- How do you describe a fierce person?
- What is the definition of ferocious woman?
- Can people ferocious?
- Is Fierce positive or negative?
- Is Fierce same as violent?
- What type of word is ferocious?
What is a ferocious person?
(fəroʊʃəs ) adjective. A ferocious animal, person, or action is very fierce and violent.
What is an example of ferocious?
Example Sentences
A ferocious wind swept the beach. The competition among the students was ferocious.
What does ferocious mean synonym?
adj.violent, barbaric.
Does ferocious mean cruel?
Some common synonyms of ferocious are barbarous, cruel, fierce, and savage. While all these words mean "showing fury or malignity in looks or actions," ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality. a ferocious dog.
What does opposite of ferocious mean?
Opposites. calm , gentle , mild , tame , subdued , submissive , docile. 2 (adjective) in the sense of cruel. Definition. savagely fierce or cruel.
Does ferocious mean angry?
The adjective ferocious means more than merely angry or active. Picture the wildest, most savage animal you can imagine — it's a ferocious beast.
What type of word is ferocious?
FEROCIOUS (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
Is ferocious a feeling?
If you describe actions or feelings as ferocious, you mean that they are intense and determined. Lindbergh was startled at the ferocious depth of anti-British feeling. ferociously graded adverb [ADVERB adjective]
What is the difference between fierce and ferocious?
"Ferocious is marked by extreme and violent energy while fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage."
What is the noun of ferocious?
noun. fe·roc·i·ty fə-ˈrä-sə-tē Synonyms of ferocity. : the quality or state of being ferocious. the ferocity of the lion's attack.
What is the base word of ferocious?
The Latin word ferus, which means "wild," is the root of not only ferocity, but ferocious and fierce.
What does Fierce mean in slang?
(slang, US, LGBT, fashion) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
Is being ferocious a good thing?
This usually implies negative connotations. Ferocious mostly denotes something either with a violent and savagery nature. But it can also be used to describe positive consequences as well.
How do you describe a fierce person?
untamed; cruel, fell, brutal; barbarous, bloodthirsty, murderous. fierce, ferocious, truculent suggest vehemence and violence of temper, manner, or action: fierce in repelling a foe.
What is the definition of ferocious woman?
adj savagely fierce or cruel.
Can people ferocious?
Someone who is veracious speaks the truth — like your brutally honest friend who always lets you know what she thinks about your outfits, your hairstyle, your lasagna recipe, and your taste in movies.
Is Fierce positive or negative?
Something that is of exceptional quality, bold, surprising and unforgettable. A word used to describe something that is out of the box, non-traditional, and dynamic. Passionate, joyful, and positive! Fierce means to demand excellence.
Is Fierce same as violent?
adjective, fierc·er, fierc·est. menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look. violent in force, intensity, etc.: fierce winds. furiously eager or intense: fierce competition.
What type of word is ferocious?
FEROCIOUS (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.