fierce fierce /ˈfɪrs/

adjective

1. () Marked by extreme and violent energy  ( savage , ferocious , furious , fierce )
   marked by extreme and violent energy
    A ferocious beating
   a ferocious beating
    Fierce fighting
   fierce fighting
    A furious battle
   a furious battle
   
2. () Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid  ( tearing , trigger-happy , violent , fierce , vehement )
   marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
    Fierce loyalty
   fierce loyalty
    In a tearing rage
   in a tearing rage
    Vehement dislike
   vehement dislike
    Violent passions
   violent passions
   
3. () Ruthless in competition  ( bowelless , cutthroat , fierce )
   ruthless in competition
    Cutthroat competition
   cutthroat competition
    Bowelless readiness to take advantage
   bowelless readiness to take advantage
   
4. Violently agitated and turbulent  ( boisterous , fierce , rough )
   violently agitated and turbulent
    Boisterous winds and waves
   boisterous winds and waves
    The fierce thunders roar me their music
   the fierce thunders roar me their music
    Rough weather
   rough weather
    Rough seas
   rough seas