Definition

Very fierce or violent; showing extreme intensity or savagery.

Example

The ferocious storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about the ferocious animals in the wild?

Yeah, it was incredible! Those lions were really intense.

I know, right? The ferocious way they hunt is just mind-blowing.

Absolutely! Nature can be so brutal sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ferocious → It is formed from "ferox" (meaning fierce or wild) in Latin, which is derived from "ferre" (meaning to bear or carry). The word "ferocious" describes a state of being fierce or savage, as if one bears a wild nature.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for fierce, 'ferox', to remember that 'ferocious' means having a fierce or wild nature.

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