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Fiercely
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Simple meaning
What does Fiercely mean?
Strongly or intensely.
Dictionary definition
In a strong, intense, angry, or powerful way.
Example sentences
Fiercely in a sentence
easy
The dog barked fiercely.
medium
She fiercely defended her friend.
hard
Fiercely often shows strong energy, protection, competition, or emotion.
Synonyms
Words like Fiercely
intenselyWith great strength or force.
fierceRelated word that supports the meaning of fiercely.
Antonyms
Opposite words
gentlyIn a mild or soft way.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fiercely, depending on context.
Word family
Fiercely word family
Base word
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Practice 1
What does fiercely mean?
Fiercely means strongly or intensely.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fiercely?
Intensely is close in meaning to fiercely in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fiercely?
Gently contrasts with fiercely.
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