Added 9 October 2026
fiercely
/ˈfɪɹsli/ adverb
In Latin: ferociter, atrociter Wiktionary
adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fiercely at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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In a physically fierce manner.
silence broken by dogs barking ferociously
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In an emotionally fierce manner.
she was fiercely proud of her children
Origin
From Middle English fersly; equivalent to fierce + -ly.
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