STAT: Eli Lilly’s obesity pill approved by FDA, setting up fierce competition with Novo Nordisk Eli Lilly’s obesity pill approved by FDA, setting up fierce competition with Novo Nordisk 1. having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage: a fierce dog. 2.

Understanding the Context

wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity: a fierce storm. 3. vehement, intense, or strong: fierce competition. 1.

Key Insights

menacingly wild, savage, or hostile. 3. furiously eager or intense: fierce competition. 4. Informal.

Final Thoughts

extremely bad or severe: a fierce cold. fierce′ness, n. Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have. There's been some fierce competition for the title. The Natchez Trace Parkway leads you on a 444 mile journey though three states and 10,000 years of history. Established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1938 and officially completed in 2005, the Parkway commemorates the most significant highway of the Old Southwest.

fierce, ferocious, barbarous, savage, cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions. fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack. FIERCE definition: 1. physically violent and frightening: 2.