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Synonyms of ferocious

23 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for ferocious is furious. Other synonyms of ferocious are fierce, maximum, intense, raging and utmost. The opposite of ferocious is calm.

Synonyms and similar words for ferocious

adjectiveMarked by extreme and violent energy.

  • fierceExceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
  • furiousFeeling great anger; raging; violent.
  • ragingIn a state of rage; in a state of extreme, often uncontrollable, anger.

adjectiveExtreme or intense.

  • greatest
  • maximumTo the highest degree.
  • utmostThe most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
  • extreme
  • exquisite formal
  • intenseOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
  • almighty informal
  • highest
  • maximalLargest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.
  • ultimateBeing the greatest possible; maximum; most extreme.
  • uttermostExtreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
  • passing literary, rarePre-eminent, excellent, extreme.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • rampant
  • incessiveIntense and active.
  • rabid figurativelyFurious; raging; extremely violent.
  • savageFierce and ferocious.
  • volatileOf a person, quick to become angry or violent.
  • wildFurious; very angry.
  • grim obsoleteFierce, cruel, furious.
  • infuriate rareFilled with, characterized by or expressing fury.

Opposite of ferocious

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of ferocious

  1. adjective Marked by extreme and violent energy.
  2. adjective Extreme or intense.

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Questions about synonyms of ferocious

What is another word for ferocious?
Ferocious has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as furious, fierce, maximum, intense, raging, utmost, ultimate and maximal.
What is the opposite of ferocious?
The opposite of ferocious is calm.
What does ferocious mean?
Ferocious means marked by extreme and violent energy.

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