ferocious

/fəˈroʊʃəs/
adjective
  1. Extremely fierce, violent, or aggressive.
    • A ferocious storm destroyed homes and knocked down power lines.
    • The ferocious dog barked loudly at anyone who came near the gate.
    • The lion let out a ferocious roar that echoed across the savanna.
  2. Very intense or extreme in degree.
    • He had a ferocious determination to finish the project on time.
    • She felt a ferocious hunger after hiking all day without food.
    • The team faced ferocious competition in the championship game.
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