English · Adjectives
fiercer
/ˈfɪərsər/
[/ˈfɪərsər/]
comparative of fierce
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'fierce'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more fierce than the other.
Example
This lion is fiercer than that one.
This lion is fiercer than that one.
Etymology
From 'fierce' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.