ferociously
In fierce manner
Ferociously means with fierce intensity or savage force.
A dog may bark ferociously, or someone may ferociously defend their position.
The word often describes aggressive action: She ferociously attacked the problem.
It can also intensify effort or emotion without literal violence: He was ferociously hungry after the hike.
In a brutal manner
- savagelyIn a brutal manner
- brutallyIn a cruel manner
- violentlyWith intense physical force
- combativelyIn a confrontational manner
hostilely · belligerently · pugnaciously · menacingly · threateningly · antagonistically · ruthlessly · mercilessly
Without control or moderation
- bestiallyIn an animal-like way
- ferallyIn a wild manner
- primitivelyIn basic, early fashion
- savagelyIn a brutal manner
untamed · predatorily · instinctually · rabidly · wolfishly · snarlingly · gnashing · clawing
Without pity or compassion
- cutthroatViciously competitive or murderous
- aggressivelyIn hostile, confrontational manner
- relentlesslyWithout stopping or weakening
- competitivelyWith intent to outdo
uncompromisingly · single-mindedly · determinedly · ambitiously · hungrily · driven · doggedly · persistently
With extreme force
- passionatelyWith intense emotion
- vehementlyWith intense force
- ardentlyWith intense feeling
- zealouslyWith extreme devotion
vigorously · powerfully · explosively · furiously · wildly · frantically · desperately · overwhelmingly
viciously
In a brutal manner
combatively · hostilely · belligerently · pugnaciously · menacingly · threateningly · antagonistically · ruthlessly · mercilessly · relentlessly
wildly
Without control or moderation
- bestiallyIn an animal-like way
- ferallyIn a wild manner
- primitivelyIn basic, early fashion
savagely · untamed · predatorily · instinctually · rabidly · wolfishly · snarlingly · gnashing · clawing · growling
ruthlessly
Without pity or compassion
- cutthroatViciously competitive or murderous
- aggressivelyIn hostile, confrontational manner
- relentlesslyWithout stopping or weakening
competitively · uncompromisingly · single-mindedly · determinedly · ambitiously · hungrily · driven · doggedly · persistently · tirelessly
intensely
With extreme force
- passionatelyWith intense emotion
- vehementlyWith intense force
- ardentlyWith intense feeling
zealously · vigorously · powerfully · explosively · furiously · wildly · frantically · desperately · overwhelmingly · unrelentingly
ferociouslygently
In a mild manner
softly · lightly · mildly · delicately · tenderly
ferociouslycalmly
In a tranquil manner
peacefully · serenely · placidly · tranquilly · composedly
ferociouslymeekly
In docile manner
timidly · quietly · harmlessly · benignly · submissively