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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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Its flint-hearted ferocity was a return to what the dynasts of the past—warlords, kings, and dictators—would find routine.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The ferocity of the sun served as another inspiration for Lin.
—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
In contrast, de la Espriella has promised ferocity.
—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 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 6 Jul. 2026.
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