FIERCELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fiercely mean? 

• FIERCELY (adverb)
  The adverb FIERCELY has 2 senses:

1. in a physically fierce manner

2. in an emotionally fierce manner

  Familiarity information: FIERCELY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FIERCELY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a physically fierce manner

Synonyms:

ferociously; fiercely

Context example:

they fought fiercely

Pertainym:

fierce (marked by extreme and violent energy)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an emotionally fierce manner

Context example:

she was fiercely proud of her children

Pertainym:

fierce (marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid)

 Context examples 

The Abbot drew his gray brows low over his fiercely questioning eyes.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

He helped himself to a cigar and leaned back with a fiercely critical pair of eyes, taking note of the effect which this document would produce.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

In point of fact, he rarely ceased from rubbing them, and sometimes, as their numbness increased, he rubbed fiercely.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)

And to save his face he turned fiercely upon the onlookers.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

His face and body were scored by the teeth of many dogs, and he fought as fiercely as ever and more shrewdly.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)

Her expression became frantic as she spoke; and, he yielding to her, she pulled him down sitting on the bed side, and clung to him fiercely.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)

Outside the wind howled down Baker Street, while the rain beat fiercely against the windows.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

He looked fiercely at Mr. White, and found that fragile creature in the act of handing him a nickel.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

The Ball of Fire burned fiercely for a time, and the voice said, Bring me proof that the Wicked Witch is dead, and that moment I will give you courage.

(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)

He rushed fiercely forward, and the inquirer flitted away into the darkness.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)