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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFerocious
/fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Savage, fierce, or cruel in nature.
"The ferocious storm caused widespread damage across the coast." - 2
Intensely aggressive or violent.
"The ferocious debate left both sides exhausted and frustrated."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'ferocious' originates from the Latin 'ferox', meaning 'fierce' or 'wild', which evolved through Middle French 'féroc' before entering English in the late 15th century. Its meaning has remained consistent, denoting extreme fierceness or savagery.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ferocious" is said worldwide
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Féroce
Transliteration: feh-ros
"Le tigre est un animal féroce."
Feroz
Transliteration: feh-rots
"Der Löwe ist ein furchtbares Tier."
Feroce
Transliteration: feh-ro-che
"Il lupo è un animale feroce."
Feroz
Transliteration: feh-ros
"El tigre es un animal feroz."
Feroz
Transliteration: feh-ros
"O tigre é um animal feroz."
भयंकर
Transliteration: bhayankar
"वह भयंकर तूफान आया।"
凶猛
Transliteration: xiōngměng
"这只老虎非常凶猛。"
사나운
Transliteration: sanau
"그 호랑이는 매우 사나운 동물이다."
凶暴な
Transliteration: kyōbōna
"その虎は非常に凶暴です。"
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