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.

Recent Examples on the Web

To protect himself, however, Trask has created an inhibitor field that de-powers any mutant nearby, dulling Wolverine’s healing power and ferocity. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

The savage battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa had already demonstrated the ferocity with which Japanese forces would defend their homeland. — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Its screenshots have circulated with ferocity this past week as proof that Grande is in danger, and imperiling others with her. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

The increase in natural disasters — and the ferocity of them — can be largely attributed to climate change, according to the United States Geological Survey. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ferocity

• atrocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity
• porosity
• precocity
• schistosity
• velocity
• verbosity
• viscosity
• animosity
• curiosity
• generosity