US /ˈfɪɹsli/ UK /ˈfɪəsli/
adv Freq #19842

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive.

    The wind blew fiercely and the rain fell all night.

  2. 2
    adv

    With very strong feeling or determination.

    They were fiercely proud of their children.

  3. 3
    adv

    Extremely; to a very high degree.

    The market is fiercely competitive.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that is very... ferociously

Etymology

From Middle English fersly; equivalent to fierce + -ly.

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