ferociously
In a very violent or aggressive way.
In a fiercely violent or aggressive way, especially when attacking, fighting, or arguing.
With very strong force.
With very great force or power, especially of weather, fire, or other strong physical forces.
With very strong energy or determination.
With extreme intensity, determination, or passion, often in work, competition, or strong feelings.
Extremely; very.
Used to emphasize that something is extreme in degree, especially with adjectives describing difficulty, cost, or intensity.
- Base: ferociously
- Plural: ferociouslies
ferociously competitive
1competing in a very intense way
Very strong and intense in trying to win.
- She’s ferociously competitive and hates to lose.
- The job market is ferociously competitive right now.
- They grew up in a ferociously competitive school.
- My brother is ferociously competitive.
ferociously independent
1strongly determined to be self-reliant
Very independent and not wanting help.
- 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.
- He is ferociously independent.
ferociously loyal
1extremely loyal and protective
Very loyal and strongly supportive.
- He’s ferociously loyal to his friends.
- The staff were ferociously loyal to the founder.
- She remained ferociously loyal despite the criticism.
- She is ferociously loyal to her team.
ferociously opposed (to)
1strongly and aggressively against
Very strongly against something.
- 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.
- Many people are ferociously opposed to the plan.
ferociously protective (of)
1very protective, sometimes aggressively
Very protective of someone or something.
- He’s ferociously protective of his younger sister.
- She is ferociously protective of her reputation.
- The mother bear was ferociously protective of her cubs.
- She is ferociously protective of her children.
ferociously proud (of)
1very proud in a strong way
Very proud of someone or something.
- Her parents were ferociously proud of her graduation.
- He is ferociously proud of his roots.
- They’re ferociously proud of the team’s comeback.
- I am ferociously proud of you.