fiercely

adverb

fierce·​ly ˈfirs-lē How to pronounce fiercely (audio)
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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Reno was fiercely independent of the Bill Clinton White House. David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025 Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 However, in today's fiercely competitive market, companies can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional marketing approaches. Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Oberon held a secret about her origin and fiercely controlled her backstory. Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025 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 17 Apr. 2025.

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