[adjective] marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle" Synonyms:ferocious, furious, savage
[adjective] marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" Synonyms:tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy
[adjective] ruthless in competition; "cutthroat competition"; "bowelless readiness to take advantage" Synonyms:cutthroat, bowelless
[adjective] violently agitated and turbulent; "boisterous winds and waves"; "the fierce thunders roar me their music"- Ezra Pound; "rough weather"; "rough seas" Synonyms:boisterous, rough