Ferocious

Pronunciation: /fəˈroʊʃəs/

Definitions of ferocious

adjective Ferocious is an adjective that describes something that is fierce, violent, or aggressive in appearance or behavior.

Example Sentences

A1 The ferocious lion roared loudly in the jungle.

A2 The ferocious storm caused widespread damage to the town.

B1 The ferocious competitor was determined to win the race at all costs.

B2 The ferocious battle between the two armies lasted for days.

C1 The ferocious dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

C2 The ferocious dragon breathed fire and destroyed everything in its path.

Examples of ferocious in a Sentence

formal The ferocious lion roared loudly in the jungle.

informal That ferocious dog scared the mailman away.

slang The ferocious boss yelled at us for being late.

figurative Her ferocious determination to succeed propelled her through the challenges.

Grammatical Forms of ferocious

• past tense: ferocious
• plural: ferociouses
• comparative: more ferocious
• superlative: most ferocious
• present tense: ferocious
• future tense: will be ferocious
• perfect tense: has been ferocious
• continuous tense: is being ferocious
• singular: ferocious
• positive degree: ferocious
• infinitive: to be ferocious
• gerund: ferociously
• participle: ferocious

Origin and Evolution of ferocious

First Known Use: 1647 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ferocious' originated from the Latin word 'ferox', meaning fierce or wild.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ferocious' has retained its original meaning of being fierce or wild, but it has also taken on connotations of extreme aggression or violence.