C1adverbconflictemotions
US/fəˈroʊ.ʃəs.li/
UK/fəˈrəʊ.ʃəs.li/
in a very violent, angry or intense way
In context
The dog barked ferociously at anyone who came near the gate.
The two parties competed ferociously for every single vote.
She defended her research ferociously during the meeting.
Words that go with ferociously
verb + adverb
- fight ferociouslyThe soldiers will fight ferociously to hold the bridge.
- defend ferociouslyHe defended his team ferociously in the press.
- compete ferociouslyBoth companies compete ferociously for new customers.
adverb + adjective
- ferociously competitiveThe market for phones is ferociously competitive.
- ferociously loyalShe is ferociously loyal to her friends.
- ferociously independentThe island people are ferociously independent.