fierce
gb/fˈɪɹs/ us/fˈɪɹs/
B1
Английски
~ 2200
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
Very intense and aggressive
Very strong and aggressive in behavior or feeling.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is fierce
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fierce' with 'wild' or 'angry'. While 'fierce' can mean angry, it more broadly means intense and forceful, not necessarily uncontrolled.
Синоними
aggressive (Focuses more on readiness to attack or confront; 'fierce' can include emotional intensity without physical aggression.)
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intense (Emphasizes strong force or feeling but not necessarily hostility.)
Антоними
gentle (Suggests mildness and kindness, the opposite of aggressive or forceful.)
Колокации
fierce competition
|fierce debate
|fierce attack
|fierce argument
|fierce criticism
Теми
emotions
|personality
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The two teams faced fierce competition for the championship.
- She gave me a fierce look when I interrupted her.
- There was fierce resistance from the local community to the proposed changes.
- The lion let out a fierce roar.
- He has a fierce determination to succeed.
Примери за учащи
- The dog looked fierce and barked loudly.
- She has a fierce will to win.
- The storm was fierce last night.
- He gave a fierce answer to the question.
adjective
B2
property
2
Strong and striking in appearance
Looking very strong, bold, or impressive.
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] looks fierce
Синоними
bold (Emphasizes confidence and striking style rather than aggression.)
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formidable (Suggests inspiring respect or fear due to impressive qualities.)
Антоними
plain (Simple and without striking features.)
Колокации
fierce look
|fierce style
|fierce outfit
Теми
appearance
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She wore a fierce red dress that turned heads.
- His fierce style made him stand out in the crowd.
- The model gave a fierce pose for the camera.
- That car has a fierce design with sharp angles.
Примери за учащи
- Her dress is fierce and beautiful.
- He has a fierce smile.
- The house has a fierce look at night.
adjective
B1
property
3
Very strong or severe
Very strong or extreme.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is fierce
Синоними
violent (Emphasizes destructive physical force.)
|
severe (Highlights extreme conditions or seriousness.)
Антоними
mild (Gentle and not extreme in force or degree.)
Колокации
fierce storm
|fierce heat
|fierce wind
Теми
weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- A fierce storm hit the coast last night.
- They worked through the fierce heat of the desert.
- The wildfire spread quickly due to fierce winds.
Примери за учащи
- The sun is fierce today.
- A fierce wind blew my hat away.
- We had a fierce storm yesterday.
Граматика
Речникова форма
fierce
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹs/
US/fˈɪɹs/
Срички и ударение
fierce (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (fierce)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: fierce
- Comparative: fiercer
- Superlative: fiercest
Семейство думи
Изрази
fierce debate
1/fˈɪɹs dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Very intense argument or discussion
A discussion where people strongly disagree and speak with passion.
Примери
- The policy change led to a fierce debate in parliament.
- There was a fierce debate about the new building project.
fierce determination
1/fˈɪɹs dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very strong will to succeed
A very strong feeling of wanting to do something successfully.
Примери
- She showed fierce determination in completing the marathon.
- His fierce determination helped him overcome many obstacles.
fierce competition
1/fˈɪɹs kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Very intense competition
Competition that is very strong and difficult.
Примери
- There is fierce competition for jobs in the city.
- There is fierce competition in the fashion industry.
- The market faces fierce competition from overseas companies.
- Fierce competition forced smaller shops to close.