fierceness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of being wild or turbulent

Etymology

From Middle English fersnesse; equivalent to fierce + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ferocity, furiousness, fury, vehemence, violence, wildness

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