something fierce
With great intensity
Something fierce is an intensifier meaning to an extreme degree, with great intensity or enthusiasm.
It emphasizes the vigor or severity of an action or state: The wind was blowing something fierce, She wanted that promotion something fierce.
The phrase is informal and somewhat folksy, more common in American speech.
Burning very brightly
- searingBrowning with intense heat
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
stinging · roaring · howling · raging · turbulent · explosive · thunderous · ferocious
Intense emotional warmth
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- desireIntense wanting
yearning · longing · infatuation · warmth · emotion · earnestness · commitment · dedication
Having great power
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- potentHaving great effect
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- dynamicActive and changing
energetic · robust · intense · overwhelming · unstoppable · formidable · tremendous · immense
Flowing in violent streams
- delugeSevere overflow of water
- engulfCompletely surround and cover
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- swampWaterlogged land with vegetation
avalanche · inundate · bombard · overcome · overpower · consume · devour · swallow
Hostile and eager to clash
- hostileAggressively unfriendly
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
- pugnaciousInclined to quarrel
antagonistic · truculent · ferocious · savage · warlike · militant · bellicose · threatening
Continuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- resoluteFixed in purpose
staunch · adamant · implacable · persistent · unwavering · steadfast · fierce · uncompromising
blazing
Burning very brightly
- searingBrowning with intense heat
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
piercing · stinging · roaring · howling · raging · turbulent · explosive · thunderous · ferocious · relentless
ardor
Intense emotional warmth
desire · yearning · longing · infatuation · warmth · emotion · earnestness · commitment · dedication · obsession
mighty
Having great power
dynamic · energetic · robust · intense · overwhelming · unstoppable · formidable · tremendous · immense · monumental
torrential
Flowing in violent streams
swamp · avalanche · inundate · bombard · overcome · overpower · consume · devour · swallow · sweep
belligerent
Hostile and eager to clash
- hostileAggressively unfriendly
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
pugnacious · antagonistic · truculent · ferocious · savage · warlike · militant · bellicose · threatening · menacing
relentless
Continuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- doggedStubbornly persevering
resolute · staunch · adamant · implacable · persistent · unwavering · steadfast · fierce · uncompromising · stubborn