fierce
adj.adj. very strong, powerful, or intense. You use it to describe things like a wild animal, a bad storm, or even a person's strong personality.
adj. characterised by intense aggression, physical violence, or extreme force. When used in a modern colloquial register, it describes a person or appearance that is impressively bold, stylish, or powerful.
The fierce wind blew the umbrella out of my hand.
The two companies are in fierce competition to win the new government contract.
The athlete's fierce determination to succeed was evident in her rigorous training schedule and her refusal to accept anything less than a gold medal.
From Middle English fers, fiers, borrowed from Old French fers (“wild", "ferocious”), nominative of fer, from Latin ferus (“wild", "untamed”).
Commonly used to modify nouns related to conflict, weather, or personal traits like loyalty and pride.