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ferocious
What does ferocious mean?
ferocious (adjective): marked by extreme and violent energy.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce ferocious?
/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ferocious come from?
Taken from Latin ferōx (“wild, bold, savage, fierce”) + -ous.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of ferocious?
Words related to ferocious
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “ferocious” mean?
not allowed; specifically disallowed
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tending to cure or restore to health
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marked by extreme and violent energy
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having or expressing strong emotions
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Which word is closest in meaning to “ferocious”?
fierce
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strict
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serial
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casual
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