ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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The ferocity of the market’s recovery has raised questions about whether it is supported by fundamentals — or if underlying weakness could arise.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
This series of events points to the increasing ferocity of extreme weather—the storms, droughts, floods, fires, and heat waves that, as global warming accelerates, have become more severe and more unpredictable.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
Kelly said authorities were shocked by the ferocity of the floods.
—CBS News, 7 July 2025
But when the storm unleashed its historic ferocity in the early hours of Friday morning, many were caught by surprise.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 6 July 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
This series of events points to the increasing ferocity of extreme weather—the storms, droughts, floods, fires, and heat waves that, as global warming accelerates, have become more severe and more unpredictable.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
Kelly said authorities were shocked by the ferocity of the floods.
—CBS News, 7 July 2025
But when the storm unleashed its historic ferocity in the early hours of Friday morning, many were caught by surprise.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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