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fiercely
Phoneticsfierce·ly
US/ˈfɪɹsɫi/
UK/fˈiəsli/
Definitions
01with anger or aggression
adv. in a way that is angry, violent, or very strong.
adv. in a physically or emotionally aggressive manner; with intense hostility or power.
“The wind blew fiercely against the windows during the storm.”
“The two rival teams competed fiercely for the championship title, refusing to concede even a single point until the final whistle.”
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02with strong emotion or loyalty
adv. with a very strong feeling of pride, love, or protection.
adv. with extreme intensity of emotion, conviction, or commitment.
“She is fiercely protective of her children and their privacy.”
“The local community is fiercely independent and has resisted several attempts by the central government to merge their council with the neighbouring city.”
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03extremely
adv. used to emphasize that something is very strong or difficult.
adv. used as an intensifier to indicate a high degree of a quality, often one that is competitive or challenging.
“The tech industry is fiercely competitive, so new companies must work hard to survive.”
“The debate over the new environmental policy was fiercely contested by both political parties throughout the legislative session.”
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“Joramo is fiercely motivated and feels she fits the possession-based style of football that Vidosic wants his team to play.” “Google Pay and PhonePe can fight fiercely for customers while still allowing their users to transact across the same network.” “Mark Garlick / Science Photo Library via Getty Images Among biologists, few questions have been debated as fiercely as the origin of life .” Etymology
From Middle English fersly; equivalent to fierce + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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