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fierce
/fɪəs/
adjective
Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
"A fierce storm battered the coast."
Resolute or strenuously active.
"We made a fierce attempt to escape."
Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
"The lion gave a fierce roar."
adverb
(rural) Extremely; very.
"It was fierce cold last night."
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