ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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The 1921 hurricane season was when many Orlandoans saw the ferocity of a tropical cyclone for the first time.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s biggest asset is her ferocity—and her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
With a band including Beings bandmate (and Dirty Three drummer) Jim White and MJ Lenderman’s bassist, Landon George, Amba aims to transfer the ferocity of their saxophone playing to folk music.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Adams is a great foil for Bardem, with her big blue ingénue eyes and quiet ferocity as a performer.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s biggest asset is her ferocity—and her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
With a band including Beings bandmate (and Dirty Three drummer) Jim White and MJ Lenderman’s bassist, Landon George, Amba aims to transfer the ferocity of their saxophone playing to folk music.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Adams is a great foil for Bardem, with her big blue ingénue eyes and quiet ferocity as a performer.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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