Feisty vs. Fierce

Feisty vs. Fierce — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Feisty and Fierce

Feistyadjective

Tenacious, energetic, spunky.

Fierceadjective

Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

Feistyadjective

Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.

Fierceadjective

Resolute or strenuously active.

We made a fierce attempt to escape.

Feistyadjective

Easily offended and ready to bicker.

Fierceadjective

Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

The lion gave a fierce roar.
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Feistyadjective

showing courage;

the champion is faced with a feisty challenger

Fierceadjective

Excellent, very good.

Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce!"

Feistyadjective

irritable and looking for trouble;

too touchy to make judicious decisions

Fierceadjective

Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.

Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce.

Fierceadverb

Extremely; very.

It was fierce cold last night.

Fierceadjective

marked by extreme and violent energy;

a ferocious beatingfierce fightinga furious battle
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Fierceadjective

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid;

fierce loyaltyin a tearing ragevehement dislikeviolent passions

Fierceadjective

ruthless in competition;

cutthroat competitionbowelless readiness to take advantage

Fierceadjective

violently agitated and turbulent;

boisterous winds and wavesthe fierce thunders roar me their musicrough weatherrough seas