fiercely
adv. manneradv. to do something with a lot of energy, emotion, or power. You use this when someone is very determined or when a feeling is very strong.
adv. in a powerful, intense, or aggressive manner. Often describes the intensity of a competition, a feeling, or a physical action.
The two teams competed fiercely for the trophy.
She is fiercely independent and prefers to handle all her financial decisions without any outside help.
The local community fiercely resisted the proposed development, arguing that the high-rise towers would permanently alter the historic character of the neighborhood.
From Middle English fersly; equivalent to fierce + -ly.
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or before an adjective to show intensity.
He is a fiercely personHe is a fierce personLearners often confuse the adverb 'fiercely' with the adjective 'fierce' when describing a noun directly.