Fierce | Mean of fierce in English Dictionary

/ˈfirs/

• very violent
1. He was killed in a fierce battle.
2. a fierce assault/attack
3. fierce combat/fighting
• eager to fight or kill
1. a fierce tiger/warrior
2. a fierce fighter
• having or showing a lot of strong emotion
1. a fierce argument/struggle
2. The proposal has faced fierce opposition.
3. The two teams have had a fierce rivalry for many years.
4. fierce enthusiasm
5. He's admired for his fierce independence.
6. She's a fierce competitor.
7. You could see the fierce determination in her eyes.

• very harsh or powerful
1. a fierce desert wind
2. a fierce heat wave
3. a fierce storm/squall
4. She was suffering through fierce [=excruciating] pain.
• very badly or very much
1. I miss her something fierce. [=tremendously]
2. I need a vacation something fierce.