The competition among the students was 'ferocious'.
He had a 'ferocious' [='savage'] look in his eye.
A 'ferocious' wind swept the beach.
(..) but we're a proud one. And every man from Bear Island fights with the strength of mainlanders. If they're half as ferocious as their lady, the Boltons are doomed. Kingslayer. Blackfish. I assume you're here to fulfill the vow you gave my niece. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7