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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However, Locatelli met the ball with ferocity, unleashing a powerful volley that goalkeeper Mile Svilar had absolutely no chance of stopping.
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The former top-50 recruit in the 2024 class only continued to showcase his interior dominance from then on, both via an advanced array of post moves and ferocity attacking the glass.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Mars retrograde ends on Feb. 23, giving us a chance to regain our strength, gusto and ferocity.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
However, Locatelli met the ball with ferocity, unleashing a powerful volley that goalkeeper Mile Svilar had absolutely no chance of stopping.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The former top-50 recruit in the 2024 class only continued to showcase his interior dominance from then on, both via an advanced array of post moves and ferocity attacking the glass.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Mars retrograde ends on Feb. 23, giving us a chance to regain our strength, gusto and ferocity.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
However, Locatelli met the ball with ferocity, unleashing a powerful volley that goalkeeper Mile Svilar had absolutely no chance of stopping.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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