ferocious
The adjective ferocious means more than merely angry or active. Picture the wildest, most savage animal you can imagine — it's a ferocious beast.
Although we most often think of the word ferocious as referring to wild animals, it can also be used to describe anything characterized by an extremely high level of energy or even violence. For example, you might endure ferocious winds during a hurricane and fans at a soccer match often display a ferocious devotion to their team.
-
marked by extreme and violent energy
- MLA
- APA
- Chicago
Vocabulary lists containing ferocious
Madeleine L'Engle's classic novel details the adventures of the precocious Murry children as they travel across space and time to track down their missing father.
Soccer goalie Paul Fisher uncovers dark family secrets when he moves to the strange town of Tangerine, Florida.
Learn these essential words that you'll encounter in literature, textbooks, class discussions, and more.