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ferociously /fɪˈrəʊʃəsli /adverb1In a savagely fierce, cruel, or violent manner: the dogs barked ferociously her novel was ferociously attacked when published...- His attention was called to an ugly looking bull dog, which ran toward him and began barking ferociously.
- Suddenly, he began barking and growling ferociously, baring his teeth and lunging viciously to the extent allowed by his rope.
- The suspects gained entry by posing as postmen and ferociously attacked the man and his wife."
1.1 [as submodifier] To a very great degree; extremely: a bookish, ferociously intelligent young girl he’s the most ferociously loyal friend...- In a ferociously competitive environment, success comes down to relationships.
- She was ferociously intelligent, passionate about theatre, an astonishing actress and later to be a brilliant director.
- Your traditional Scottish beer drinker is ferociously loyal to his or her favourite pint.
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