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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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 19 Mar. 2026.

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