Definition

The state or quality of being fierce, cruel, or terrible.

Example

The fellness of the storm left the villagers in fear.

Conversation

Did you read that book about the fellness of war?

Yeah, it was pretty intense and hard to digest.

I can't believe how it captured the fellness of those experiences.

Absolutely, it really opened my eyes to the harsh realities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fellness is formed from "fell" (from Old English *felle*, meaning skin or hide) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "fellness" refers to the quality or state of being fell, which can imply a fierce or cruel nature, often associated with the skin or hide of a beast.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fell' as relating to the skin of a fierce animal, and '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'fellness' refers to the quality of being fierce or cruel.

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