fierce

adjective5

1. •
   violent and full of anger, and ready to attack

   • A fierce storm battered the coast.
2. •
   Resolute or strenuously active.

   • We made a fierce attempt to escape.
   • I feel a fierce loyalty to my kin.
3. •
   Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

   • The lion gave a fierce roar.
4. •
   (US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

   • Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce.
5. •
   (Ireland, slang) Excellent, very good.

   • Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!"

adverb1

1. •
   (Ireland, slang) Extremely; very.

   • It was fierce cold last night.

adverb1

1. •
   (informal) To an extreme extent; badly, violently.

   • The wind had kicked up something fierce and the entire bay had transformed from placidity to slapping waves. — 2004