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ferocious
(adjective)
ferocious
(adjective)
Meaning
savagely fierce or cruel
Example
"The ferocious storm caused extensive damage to the coastal town."
Synonyms
fiercesavageviolent
Antonyms
gentlecalmmild
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'ferox', meaning wild or fierce.
Related word forms
adverb: ferociously
noun: ferocity
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