Wild, as a beast; savage; ferocious; having a cruel or rapacious disposition or intention: as, a fierce lion; a fierce pursuer.Ferocious in quality or manifestation; indicating or marked by savage cruelty or rage.Violent; vehement; impetuous; passionate; ardent.Wild; disordered; dreadful.Strong; powerful.Great; large (of number).Brisk; lively.Sudden; precipitate.=Syn. 1–3. Infuriate, fell, fiery, passionate, barbarous, rapacious, ravenous.