C1adjectivesportemotions
US/fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/
UK/fəˈrəʊ.ʃəs/
very violent or very strong and intense
In context
The two teams have a ferocious rivalry that goes back decades.
She has a ferocious temper when she feels she's been treated unfairly.
Competition between food delivery apps in Vietnam has become ferocious.
Words that go with ferocious
adjective + noun
- ferocious attackThe striker led a ferocious attack in the second half.
- ferocious competitionThere is ferocious competition for places at top schools.
- ferocious temperThe old coach was famous for his ferocious temper.
- ferocious heatThe runners struggled in the ferocious heat of midday.
- ferocious energyShe attacks every training session with ferocious energy.