fiercely

adverb

fierce·​ly ˈfirs-lē How to pronounce fiercely (audio)
Synonyms of fiercelynext
1
: in a fierce or vehement manner
fiercely competitive
2
: to a high degree : very
fiercely expensive

Examples of fiercely in a Sentence

fiercely hot weather
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Owners will push for a salary cap, which players fiercely oppose. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 The company, which is vying for certification under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, wants to get certified for passenger flights by 2028 — and executives have fiercely stood by that goal. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026 There’s plucky and resourceful Shu, who has an ear for useful gossip and who has fiercely protected her sisters all season long. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Trump has been fiercely critical of the former president’s health and his transparency around it. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiercely

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fiercely was in the 14th century

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“Fiercely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiercely. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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