Definition of "fierce" in English

adjective

1. Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

   • A fierce storm battered the coast.

2. Resolute or strenuously active.

   • We made a fierce attempt to escape.
   • I feel a fierce loyalty to my kin.

3. Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

   • The lion gave a fierce roar.

4. (slang, Ireland, rustic) Excellent, very good.

   • Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!"

5. (US, LGBTQ slang, fashion) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

   • Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce.

adverb

1. (slang, Ireland, rustic) Extremely; very.

   • It was fierce cold last night.