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
Recent Examples on the Web The event was billed as a call to action to vote early in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, where Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris are fiercely contesting the election. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024 That ensured Wisconsin would be fiercely contested in the 2020 election, and when the dust settled, President Joe Biden prevailed. Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024 That same year, Gaynor was among many hopefuls fiercely competing for the role of the love-sick nurse Nellie in South Pacific, which was originated by Mary Martin on Broadway. Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Aries is fiercely independent and driven by action, but with Chiron involved, this lunation forces us to confront where we’ve been hurt or where our personal identities have been compromised. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fiercely 

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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 3 Nov. 2024.

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