ferocious

Definition

  • adjective: very fierce or violent
  • adjective: exhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
  • synonyms: savage, fierce, barbarous

Examples

  • The competition among the students was 'ferocious'.

  • He had a 'ferocious' [='savage'] look in his eye.

  • A 'ferocious' wind swept the beach.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You mean like Crane does? - Yeah. Excuse me, when have I ever made that noise? Master Ox! Master! The ferocious Master Croc! And Master Storming Ox. I can't believe we're rescuing actual legends of kung fu. We're gonna free you from those bonds of injustice. No problem. (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2