ferociously
gb/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli/ us/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli/
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Angličtina
vadul, hevesen, elszántan, szenvedélyesen, iszonyúan
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vadul
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Vzorec užití:
[someone/animal] [verb] ferociously
The dog lunged ferociously at the stranger.
A kutya vadul nekirontott az idegennek.
Rival fans fought ferociously outside the stadium.
A rivális szurkolók vadul verekedtek a stadion előtt.
They argued ferociously over who was responsible.
Učební příklady
The lion roared ferociously.
Az oroszlán vadul ordított.
He defended his family ferociously.
Vadul védte a családját.
Častá chyba:
Don’t use it for normal strong effort unless you mean ‘fierce’ or ‘aggressive’; for neutral intensity, ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ may fit better.
Význam
in a violent, savage way
Kolokace
attack ferociously
|fight ferociously
|bite ferociously
|snarl ferociously
|argue ferociously
|lash out ferociously
|clash ferociously
|defend ferociously
Synonyma
fiercely (More common and slightly less vivid.)
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savagely (Suggests cruelty and lack of mercy.)
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violently (Focuses on physical force and harm.)
Antonyma
gently (Without aggression or violence.)
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peacefully (Without conflict or attack.)
Témata
conflict
|violence
|emotions
Definice
In a very violent or aggressive way.
In a fiercely violent or aggressive way, especially when attacking, fighting, or arguing.
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hevesen
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Vzorec užití:
[something] [verb] ferociously
The storm raged ferociously through the night.
A vihar egész éjjel hevesen tombolt.
A wildfire burned ferociously across the hillside.
Az erdőtűz hevesen tombolt a domboldalon.
The wind whipped the trees ferociously.
Učební příklady
The fire burned ferociously.
A tűz hevesen égett.
The wind blew ferociously.
A szél hevesen fújt.
Častá chyba:
Not usually used for ordinary movement (e.g., ‘walk ferociously’ sounds odd unless joking).
Význam
with great force or power
Kolokace
wind blow ferociously
|storm rage ferociously
|fire burn ferociously
|sun beat down ferociously
|waves crash ferociously
|rain fall ferociously
Synonyma
furiously (Emphasizes intense energy; can sound more dramatic.)
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violently (Often suggests damage or danger.)
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fiercely (Very close in meaning; slightly more general.)
Antonyma
gently (With little force.)
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mildly (Not strong or severe.)
Témata
nature
|weather
Definice
With very strong force.
With very great force or power, especially of weather, fire, or other strong physical forces.
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elszántan
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Vzorec užití:
[someone] [verb] ferociously; ferociously + [adjective]
The two teams competed ferociously for the title.
A két csapat elszántan küzdött a címért.
She is ferociously protective of her privacy.
Foggal-körömmel őrzi a magánéletét.
He defended his ideas ferociously in the meeting.
Učební příklady
They competed ferociously.
Elszántan versenyeztek.
She is ferociously loyal to her friends.
Rendíthetetlenül hűséges a barátaihoz.
Častá chyba:
Often used for intensity that feels ‘fierce’ (competition, loyalty, criticism). For simple effort, ‘hard’ or ‘intensely’ may sound more natural.
Význam
with intense determination or passion
Kolokace
work ferociously
|compete ferociously
|campaign ferociously
|criticize ferociously
|ferociously ambitious
|ferociously loyal
|ferociously competitive
|ferociously independent
|ferociously proud
Synonyma
intensely (More neutral, less aggressive.)
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relentlessly (Emphasizes not stopping.)
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passionately (Highlights strong feeling rather than aggression.)
Antonyma
halfheartedly (Without much effort or commitment.)
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calmly (Without strong intensity.)
Témata
work
|sports
|emotions
|business
Definice
With very strong energy or determination.
With extreme intensity, determination, or passion, often in work, competition, or strong feelings.
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iszonyúan
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Vzorec užití:
ferociously + [adjective/adverb]
The hotel was ferociously expensive during the festival.
A hotel a fesztivál idején iszonyúan drága volt.
It’s ferociously difficult to master in a short time.
Ezt iszonyúan nehéz rövid idő alatt elsajátítani.
The midday sun was ferociously bright.
Učební příklady
This course is ferociously difficult.
Ez a kurzus iszonyúan nehéz.
Častá chyba:
Because it contains the idea of ‘fierce’, it can sound dramatic; in neutral contexts, ‘very’ or ‘really’ is more common.
Význam
extremely; very (intensifier)
Kolokace
ferociously expensive
|ferociously difficult
|ferociously hot
|ferociously bright
|ferociously cold
|ferociously fast
|ferociously complicated
Synonyma
extremely (More neutral and common.)
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incredibly (More conversational; can be hyperbolic.)
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remarkably (More formal; less aggressive in tone.)
Antonyma
slightly (Only a small amount.)
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moderately (Not extreme in degree.)
Témata
daily_life
|describing_things
Definice
Extremely; very.
Used to emphasize that something is extreme in degree, especially with adjectives describing difficulty, cost, or intensity.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
ferociously
IPA
GB/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli/
US/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
fe - ro - ciously (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: ferociously
- Plural: ferociouslies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
ferociously competitive
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli kəmpˈɛtɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
competing in a very intense way
Very strong and intense in trying to win.
Příklady
- She’s ferociously competitive and hates to lose.
- The job market is ferociously competitive right now.
- They grew up in a ferociously competitive school.
Učební příklady
- My brother is ferociously competitive.
ferociously independent
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
fixed phrase
strongly determined to be self-reliant
Very independent and not wanting help.
Příklady
- She’s ferociously independent and insists on doing everything herself.
- He became ferociously independent after moving out at sixteen.
- They raised their children to be ferociously independent.
Učební příklady
- He is ferociously independent.
ferociously loyal
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli lˈɔɪəl/
fixed phrase
extremely loyal and protective
Very loyal and strongly supportive.
Příklady
- He’s ferociously loyal to his friends.
- The staff were ferociously loyal to the founder.
- She remained ferociously loyal despite the criticism.
Učební příklady
- She is ferociously loyal to her team.
ferociously opposed (to)
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli əpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly and aggressively against
Very strongly against something.
Příklady
- Local residents are ferociously opposed to the new highway.
- She was ferociously opposed to cutting the health budget.
- They remained ferociously opposed throughout the negotiations.
Učební příklady
- Many people are ferociously opposed to the plan.
ferociously protective (of)
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli pɹətˈɛktɪv əv/
fixed phrase
very protective, sometimes aggressively
Very protective of someone or something.
Příklady
- He’s ferociously protective of his younger sister.
- She is ferociously protective of her reputation.
- The mother bear was ferociously protective of her cubs.
Učební příklady
- She is ferociously protective of her children.
ferociously proud (of)
1/fɚˈoʊʃɪsli pɹˈaʊd əv/
fixed phrase
very proud in a strong way
Very proud of someone or something.
Příklady
- Her parents were ferociously proud of her graduation.
- He is ferociously proud of his roots.
- They’re ferociously proud of the team’s comeback.
Učební příklady
- I am ferociously proud of you.