ferocity
Translation
ferocity, fierceness, savagery
Examples
The ferocity of the storm was shocking.
The ferocity of the storm was shocking.
He fought with the ferocity of a lion.
He fought with the ferocity of a lion.
Grammar Patterns
the ferocity of ((sth.)) the quality of being ferocious - The ferocity of the attack was frightening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fierceness, savagery, brutality; Antonyms: gentleness, mildness.
Etymology
From Latin 'ferox' (fierce, wild) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'ferocious' beast to connect the word to extreme fierceness and aggression.