ferocious
extremely violent or savage
Very violent and likely to attack or hurt someone or something.
ferocious [animal/attack/storm/conflict]
- The hikers backed away slowly from the ferocious dog guarding the gate.
- A series of ferocious storms caused flooding across the region.
- The soldiers faced ferocious resistance as they moved into the city.
- Witnesses described a ferocious attack that lasted less than a minute.
- The lion let out a ferocious roar that echoed through the valley.
- The man was afraid of the ferocious dog.
- A ferocious storm hit the small town last night.
- They ran from the ferocious bear in the forest.
- The army met ferocious fighting near the border.
- The tiger looked calm, but it could become ferocious quickly.
very intense or extreme
Very, very strong or intense, not just a little bit.
ferocious [appetite/headache/competition/determination/pace]
- After the hike, he had a ferocious appetite and ate everything on the table.
- She worked with ferocious determination to finish the project on time.
- The company faces ferocious competition from cheaper overseas brands.
- By midday the heat was ferocious, and people stayed indoors.
- The runners started at a ferocious pace that few could keep up with.
- I woke up with a ferocious headache this morning.
- The children played video games with ferocious energy.
- He has a ferocious desire to win the game.
- There is ferocious competition for that job.
- She studied at a ferocious pace before the exam.
- Base: ferocious
a ferocious appetite
1a very strong desire to eat
A feeling of hunger that is very strong, so a person wants to eat a lot.
- After the long run, he had a ferocious appetite and ordered two burgers.
- Growing teenagers often have a ferocious appetite.
a ferocious attack
1an extremely violent attack
An attack that is very strong, violent, and dangerous.
- The village was hit by a ferocious attack just before dawn.
- Witnesses described a ferocious attack that left several people injured.
a ferocious dog
1a very aggressive, dangerous dog
A dog that is very violent and may attack or bite.
- The sign on the gate warned visitors about a ferocious dog inside.
- Neighbors complained that a ferocious dog kept barking and jumping at the fence.
a ferocious headache
1a very severe headache
A headache that hurts a lot, much more than usual.
- I woke up with a ferocious headache after the long flight.
- By the end of the meeting, she had a ferocious headache.
a ferocious storm
1an extremely violent storm
A storm that is very strong and can cause a lot of damage.
- A ferocious storm battered the coastline all night.
- They stayed indoors to wait out a ferocious storm that knocked down trees.
at a ferocious pace
1at a very fast, intense speed
Happening very fast and with a lot of energy.
- The economy is growing at a ferocious pace.
- They worked at a ferocious pace to finish the project on time.
ferocious competition
1very strong and aggressive competition
A situation where many people or companies try very hard to win, and it is very difficult to succeed.
- There is ferocious competition for places at the top universities.
- Small businesses face ferocious competition from online retailers.
ferocious determination
1extremely strong determination
A very strong and serious will to do something, even when it is hard.
- She learned the language with ferocious determination.
- The team showed ferocious determination in the final minutes of the game.