ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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What makes Anjuman remarkable is her poetry—her ferocity and unfailing desire to continue to participate in this ancient art.
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Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Hounsou’s depth surpasses the two-dimensional conception of his role, and DiCaprio taps into unexpected ferocity in a performance of sure instincts.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Nickname born from size and ferocity A Texas high school star who attended North Texas State in 1966, Greene got his legendary nickname from fans impressed by his imposing size and ferocious approach to the game.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
No wilting languor on this veranda — for that matter, no veranda either — just ferocity, desperation, and, of course, brutal desire.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Hounsou’s depth surpasses the two-dimensional conception of his role, and DiCaprio taps into unexpected ferocity in a performance of sure instincts.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Nickname born from size and ferocity A Texas high school star who attended North Texas State in 1966, Greene got his legendary nickname from fans impressed by his imposing size and ferocious approach to the game.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
No wilting languor on this veranda — for that matter, no veranda either — just ferocity, desperation, and, of course, brutal desire.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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