fierce
gb/fˈɪɹs/ us/fˈɪɹs/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B1
property
1
Very intense and aggressive
Very strong and aggressive in behavior or feeling.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] is fierce
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fierce' with 'wild' or 'angry'. While 'fierce' can mean angry, it more broadly means intense and forceful, not necessarily uncontrolled.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
gentle (Suggests mildness and kindness, the opposite of aggressive or forceful.)
Ordforbindelser
fierce competition
|fierce debate
|fierce attack
|fierce argument
|fierce criticism
Temaer
emotions
|personality
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] looks fierce
Synonymer
bold (Emphasizes confidence and striking style rather than aggression.)
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formidable (Suggests inspiring respect or fear due to impressive qualities.)
Antonymer
plain (Simple and without striking features.)
Ordforbindelser
fierce look
|fierce style
|fierce outfit
Temaer
appearance
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is fierce
Synonymer
violent (Emphasizes destructive physical force.)
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severe (Highlights extreme conditions or seriousness.)
Antonymer
mild (Gentle and not extreme in force or degree.)
Ordforbindelser
fierce storm
|fierce heat
|fierce wind
Temaer
weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- The sun is fierce today.
- A fierce wind blew my hat away.
- We had a fierce storm yesterday.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
fierce
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹs/
US/fˈɪɹs/
Stavelser og tryk
fierce (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (fierce)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: fierce
- Comparative: fiercer
- Superlative: fiercest
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
fierce debate
1/fˈɪɹs dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Very intense argument or discussion
A discussion where people strongly disagree and speak with passion.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.