fiercely

adverb

fierce·​ly ˈfirs-lē How to pronounce fiercely (audio)
Synonyms of fiercelynext
1
: in a fierce or vehement manner
fiercely competitive
2
: to a high degree : very
fiercely expensive

Examples of fiercely in a Sentence

fiercely hot weather
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And navigate the industry and fiercely protect my insanity. Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 But ever since Hay filed his civil suit against Combs, the musician’s attorneys have fiercely denied his allegations. Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 11 June 2026 The two clashed fiercely in practice. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Lovers of rom-coms will argue fiercely and passionately about their favorite. Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiercely

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fiercely was in the 14th century

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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiercely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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