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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Deep into injury time, there was an example of Van Hecke’s fiercely competitive nature. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 Through their recollections, a more personal portrait emerges of a woman who was generous, witty, and fiercely loyal to those around her. Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025 The showgirl yearns for true love — yet on her own fiercely independent terms. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025 As Combs’s legal case unfolds, his children have rallied around him, defending their father while fiercely protecting Porter’s legacy. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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