CEFR B2

fiercely

adverb

Meaning

In a savage, aggressive, or intense manner.

Examples

The wind blew fiercely, rattling the windows of the old house.
She fiercely defended her decision, refusing to back down from the argument.

Synonyms: intensely, aggressively, violently, vehemently

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fiercely (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪərsli/

Definition

In a savage, aggressive, or intense manner.

Examples

The wind blew fiercely, rattling the windows of the old house.
She fiercely defended her decision, refusing to back down from the argument.
The team fought fiercely for every point, determined to win the championship.

Synonyms of fiercely

Words with a similar meaning to fiercely:

intensely
aggressively
violently
vehemently

Antonyms of fiercely

Words with the opposite meaning to fiercely:

gently
mildly

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