Meanings
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1
adv
In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way.
The guard dogs barked ferociously at the intruder.
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2
adv
Extremely or intensely.
She is ferociously protective of her younger brother.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· in a fierce, violent, or...
fiercely
Etymology
From ferocious + -ly.