fierce

adjective · FEERSS

CEFR C1

aggressive and frightening; or very strong

भयंकर, उग्र

Usage

fierce competitiona fierce tigerfierce heat

Examples

The fierce tiger roared in the Ranthambore forest.

There is fierce competition for seats in IIT.

Common mistake

The kitten was so fierce and gentle in my lap.

The kitten was so calm and gentle in my lap.

Fierce is the opposite of calm and gentle.

Remember: Fierce: as fierce as a tiger.

Learn it in a video

Word 8 in Universal Core 40: epic, essence, eventual and more.

Practise this episode

Useful for

CATXATGMATGRETOEFLCUET-UGCUET-PGSNAPNMATUPSCUGC NET