fierce — having a violent or ferocious character; showing strong feeling or determination
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a violent or ferocious character; showing strong feeling or determination
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪrs/
Korean meaning: 격렬한, 사나운, 맹렬한
Korean pronunciation: 피어스 (강세: 피어스)
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me a fierce look when I forgot to do the dishes again.
- The fierce wind blew away my homework - what a perfect excuse!
- She showed fierce determination to finish the marathon despite her injury.
fierce
ADJECTIVE//fɪrs//
having a violent or ferocious character; showing strong feeling or determination
Fierce mother protecting her cubs
A fierce cry can pierce the night, powered by each glowing verse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'ferus(야생의, 길들여지지 않은)'에서 유래하여, 고대 프랑스어 'fiers'를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 야생 동물의 사나운 본성을 나타내는 단어에서 시작되어 현재는 강렬함과 격렬함을 표현하는 다양한 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom gave me a fierce look when I forgot to do the dishes again.”
“The fierce wind blew away my homework - what a perfect excuse!”
“She showed fierce determination to finish the marathon despite her injury.”
“The cat's fierce protection of its food bowl scared away the dog.”
“There was fierce rivalry between the two coffee shops on the same street.”
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