noun

fierceness

fierceness, intensity, ferocity

The fierceness of the storm was surprising.

The fierceness of the storm was surprising.

He admired the fierceness of her determination.

He admired the fierceness of her determination.

the fierceness of ((sth.)) the quality of being fierce in (sth.) The fierceness of the competition was clear.

Synonyms: intensity, ferocity, severity; Antonyms: gentleness, mildness, calmness

From the adjective 'fierce' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.

The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun. So, it's the quality (-ness) of being 'fierce'.

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