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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In fact, slickness might be the enemy of Riley’s fiercely humanistic approach to fiction. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 May 2026 These guests are fiercely loyal; 70% return each year. Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026 Lorde fiercely took the stage at the Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City. People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 Her Brenda loves her brother fiercely and says out loud all the things the other characters refuse to. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 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 May. 2026.

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