fiercely

adverb

fierce·ly ˈfirs-lē

Synonyms of fiercely

: in a fierce or vehement manner

fiercely competitive

: to a high degree : very

fiercely expensive

Examples of fiercely in a Sentence

fiercely hot weather

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His first job out of law school was as a judge’s clerk at the Court of Appeal of New Zealand, giving him a front-row seat to consequential decisions—and to people who could disagree fiercely without letting those disagreements become personal. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The 48-year-old just fiercely defended him in a lengthy statement to UsWeekly. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Democratic divisions haven't disappeared El-Sayed, who would be the country's first Muslim senator, has denounced antisemitism while fiercely criticizing Israel for its military operations in Gaza. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Shah has previously made headlines for his fiercely nationalist and provocative posture towards both countries. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiercely

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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fiercely

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Synonyms of fiercely

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