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

The singer, songwriter and actor had long played by his own rules as a bachelor and a fiercely independent artist.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet as urban and suburban sprawl continues to push communities further into fire-prone landscapes and climate change continues to worsen blazes, scientists and fire experts are fiercely debating what control homeowners really have over whether their home survives — or if it simply comes down to chance.

From Los Angeles Times

But there’s also another way: Newsom’s brand of fiercely anti-Trump liberal politics was rejected by most American voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Vice President Kamala Harris lost her campaign for president overnight, breaking the hearts of many, including my wife Caron and four-year-old daughter Cross, who have both fiercely advocated for her victory from the beginning.

From Salon

The race between Republican Scott Baugh and Democratic state Sen. Dave Min for the fiercely fought open House seat in coastal Orange County remained too close to call Tuesday night as votes continue to be counted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• angrily
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• savagely
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• vehemently
• viciously
• wildly