Fiercely
'fɪərsli
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a savagely violent, aggressive, or determined way.
'fɪərsli
In a very intense or violent way.
The wind blew fiercely during the storm.
💡 Simply: Imagine two kids playing a game. If they're fighting over a toy, they might grab at it fiercely. It means doing something with a lot of anger or energy.
👶 For kids: Doing something very strongly and with lots of energy, like a lion attacking its food.
More Examples
The two teams fought fiercely for the trophy.
He defended his beliefs fiercely.
How It's Used
"The dog attacked the intruder fiercely."
"They competed fiercely for the championship."
With great intensity of emotion or passion.
'fɪərsli
In an extreme or passionate way.
She loved her children fiercely.
💡 Simply: Imagine you love ice cream a lot. If you really, really love it, you might say you love it fiercely. It means you love it with a lot of feeling.
👶 For kids: Doing something with a lot of strong feelings, like loving someone a lot, or wanting something very much.
More Examples
The community supported the cause fiercely.
They argued fiercely about the issue.
How It's Used
"She loved him fiercely."
"The debate was fiercely contested."
From Old French *fier* (wild, proud) + -ly. The Old French word came from the Latin *ferus* (wild).
The word 'fiercely' has been used since the 14th century to indicate a strong or violent manner.
Memory tip
Think of a *fierce* lion; it attacks its prey *fiercely*.