Meaning
fiercely, savagely
- In a fierce, savage, or cruel manner.
- With intense, relentless determination or hostility.
In a sentence
I due rivali hanno lottato ferocemente per la vittoria finale.
The two rivals fought fiercely for the final victory.
La stampa ha criticato ferocemente le nuove misure economiche.
The press fiercely criticized the new economic measures.
Non difendere così ferocemente un errore palese.
Don't fiercely defend an obvious mistake like that.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'feroce' + the suffix '-mente'.
- Often describes fierce criticism, opposition, or combat.