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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The play follows a fiercely competitive group of real estate agents battling for survival in a ruthless sales contest. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 The word has stood the test of time, in part because American politics remain fiercely competitive. David A. Lieb, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026 In the ’90s, while many of Corgan’s contemporaries made the escape, the Pumpkins remained fiercely loyal to the band’s hometown and contributed to an explosive rock scene. Spin Team, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026 The energy of Aries is bold, fast and fiercely independent. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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