ferocious

Meanings

• adjective

  extremely fierce, violent, or cruel in behavior

  - "The ferocious tiger attacked its prey with great force."
  - "The ferocious storm destroyed everything in its path."

• adjective

  showing or characterized by fierce and violent behavior

  - "The ferocious warriors went to battle with swords and shields."
  - "The ferocious dog growled and bared its teeth."

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Synonyms

fierce

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Rhymes

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courageous , delicious , obnoxious , precious

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Variants

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ferocious , ferociously , ferociousness , ferociousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ferocis', meaning 'wild, savage, or fierce'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ferocious' comes from the Latin word 'ferocis', meaning 'wild, savage, or fierce'.

2. The term 'ferocious' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. The term 'ferocious' is often used to describe intense weather conditions, such as a ferocious storm.

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Related Concepts

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1. wild: Related to the wildness and untamed nature of something that is described as ferocious.

2. fierce: Related to the intensity and strength of something that is described as ferocious.

3. violent: Related to the use of force and aggression, often associated with something that is described as ferocious.

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Culture

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The term 'ferocious' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe fierce animals, warriors, and even characters. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature, is described as ferocious. In modern times, the term is often used to describe individuals or situations that are intense and demanding.

How to Memorize "ferocious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tiger or other fierce animal to remember the meaning of ferocious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with intense, fierce, or violent behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Fierce, Extreme, Rampaging, Ominous, Cruel, Intense, Savage, Uncontrollable'.

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