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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Difference in ways still not always appreciated is fiercely celebrated. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 However, the next clips suggest Flay and Williamson are also facing off fiercely against each other. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Heidecker’s project is rare—and fiercely beloved by, let’s face it, your older brother—for its supreme commitment to the bit. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 In a free speech flashpoint last fall, Carr fiercely criticized Kimmel for on-air comments about the political motivations of the man charged with assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 28 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.

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