fiercely

adverb

ˈfirs-lē How to pronounce fiercely (audio)
Definition of fiercelynext
as in extremely
to a great degree fiercely hot weather

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Recent Examples of fiercely Residents are overrunning town meetings to fiercely protest against the deployment of Flock’s systems. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026 And what drives Democrats' work in Congress is to make food, housing, and healthcare more affordable, and fiercely protect our democracy. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Jean is wonderful, a fiercely loyal and maternal figure who sincerely wants to help these women untangle their traumas and get back on their feet. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 Osbourne has remained fiercely protective of her father's legacy. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiercely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiercely
  1. extremely
  2. very
  3. incredibly
  4. terribly
  5. highly
  6. too
  7. desperately
  8. intensely
Adverb
  • The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its highly specialized geometry, the Swoop felt like a fundamentally good bicycle.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of too
Adverb
  • But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His was the type of selfless service that is so desperately needed today.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of desperately
Adverb
  • The plantation economy that developed in the American South institutionalized an intensely extractive relationship with the land.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These two exceedingly nimble keyboardists teamed for a rousing take on Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski’s intensely spirited Variations on a Theme of Paganini.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensely

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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiercely. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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