What does feroce in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word feroce in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use feroce in Italian.

The word feroce in Italian means ferocious, savage, wild, fierce, cruel, savage, merciless, barbaric, fierce, terrible, violent, sharp, fierce, strong, wild beast. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word feroce

ferocious, savage, wild, fierce

aggettivo (animale: aggressivo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quel cane feroce va tenuto sotto controllo.
That wild dog must be kept under control.

cruel, savage, merciless, barbaric

aggettivo (figurato (persona: crudele)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Come fai a essere così feroce con i tuoi studenti?
How can you be so cruel with your students?

fierce, terrible, violent, sharp

aggettivo (figurato (pena, tormento)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Questa tristezza feroce non mi lascia mai in pace.
This terrible sadness never leaves me in peace.

fierce, strong

aggettivo (figurato (desiderio: ardente, violento)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Avevo una voglia feroce di dichiararle il mio amore.
I had a strong desire to declare my love to her.

wild beast

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