fiercely

adverb

fierce·​ly ˈfirs-lē How to pronounce fiercely (audio)
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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The United States is a fiercely capitalist society based on the meritocratic idea that everyone has the opportunity to build their own futures—and fortunes. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 July 2025 The 32-year-old Loomer is known for embracing conspiracy theories and fiercely defending Trump. Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025 They were often considered competitors, battling for lyrical dominance in what was then a fiercely competitive and creative golden era. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 July 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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