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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My father was fiercely protective of Matt and used his own size to shield his little brother. Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025 They’re forced to decide if there is room for love in their fiercely competitive world. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025 And while Charles may want to see his son again, other senior royals remain wary — fiercely protective of the king and any potential leaks that may come to light. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 But in rap, where what looks like friendship can shake out to be performative business synergy, Drake and Savage seem to genuinely and fiercely respect one another. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 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 16 Dec. 2025.

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