# fiercest

/ˈfɪɹsəst/ (US) · /fˈiəsəst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fiercest
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the most intense or strongest version of something. You use it to describe the person or thing that shows the most strength, anger, or competition.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'fierce', indicating the highest degree of intensity, strength, or aggression.

## Examples

- The fiercest storm of the season hit the coast last night.
- The team played their fiercest match of the season to secure the championship title.
- In the final act of the play, the protagonist delivers the fiercest monologue of the entire performance, leaving the audience in stunned silence.

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