B1 — Intermediateadjective
feroce
fierce, ferocious, savage
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
selvaggiobrutaleviolentocrudeleaggressivo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
mitedocilepacificomansuetocalmo
Usage note
'Selvaggio' means wild (untamed). 'Brutale' stresses cruelty. 'Aggressivo' is used for people or behavior. 'Mansueto' is the direct opposite (tame).
Example
"Il leone è un animale feroce che caccia con grande velocità."
"The lion is a fierce animal that hunts with great speed."
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