fiercely

[ feers-lee ]

adverb

1. 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.

2. in an eager or intense way:

   Isaiah has developed into a fiercely competitive soccer player.

Other Words From

• o·ver·fierce·ly adverb
• un·fierce·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiercely¹

fierce ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Writing on X following Sir Chris's appointment on Monday, Cummings was fiercely critical of his role at the time.

From BBC

Because of that, Victoria fiercely believes this new law will improve their lives.

From BBC

But Lampard is fiercely ambitious and his standing within the game may well attract players who will have been beyond the club's compass before.

From BBC

Instead, they are described as fighting “very fiercely.”

From Salon

Known for her hands-on and pragmatic style of leadership, the vice-president is also fiercely loyal to the party, which she joined as a teenager.

From BBC

Related Words

• angrily
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• frantically
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• savagely
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• vehemently
• viciously
• wildly