Adjective

(en-adj)

Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.

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Causing heat and irritation; corrosive.

Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

Adjective

(er)

Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.

A fierce storm battered the coast.

Resolute or strenuously active.

We made a fierce attempt to escape.

Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

The lion gave a fierce roar.

(slang, Ireland, rural) very, excellent.

It was fierce cold.

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

(slang, US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce .