Meaning
ferocity
- the state or quality of being fierce, cruel, or savagely violent
In a sentence
Il predatore ha attaccato la preda con un'incredibile ferocia.
The predator attacked the prey with incredible ferocity.
Tutti rimasero sconvolti dalla ferocia dell'assalto.
Everyone was shocked by the ferocity of the assault.
La tempesta si è abbattuta sulle coste con inaudita ferocia.
The storm hit the coasts with unprecedented ferocity.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ferocia | feminine · singular |
| ferocie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically uncountable; plurals ('ferocie') are extremely rare and best avoided.
- Can describe animal behavior as well as human cruelty, wars, or natural disasters.