The Meaning of FEROCIOUS – FEROCIOUS in a Sentence

The definition of FEROCIOUS is related to the idea of wild eyed, from the original Latin.

These illustrated sentence examples regarding the definition of FEROCIOUS provide an effective teaching and memory aid. By spending one or two seconds looking at the picture, then hearing the sentence example ready, containing the key word FEROCIOUS, a deep impression is made in the brain and in the memory.

After this video you will be able to use the word FEROCIOUS confidently when you see an appropriate opportunity.

Here is a transcript of the video:

Slide 1: The Origin and Definition of FEROCIOUS

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Before looking at the origin and meaning along with 3 sentence examples, here is a quick reminder:
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The word FEROCIOUS originates in the Latin ferox, a compound from ferus ‘fierce, wild’ and oc (also ox) meaning ‘looking, appearing’. Hence, the original meaning is ‘wild-eyed’. The clipart shows a pair of wild looking, savage, eyes.

Definition:
a) extremely aggressive, violent, fierce, savage
b) extremely powerful or destructive
c) extreme in activity or feeling, intense

Let’s see an example of the first definition:

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In the picture we see a Saltwater Crocodile.

Sentence example: The Saltwater Crocodile is one of the most ferocious species on earth, responsible for more human fatalities than sharks.

Now let’s see an example of FEROCIOUS meaning extremely powerful or destructive:

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The picture shows a boat wrecked by a storm.

Sentence example: In 2018, a ferocious storm named Emma, sank or wrecked as many as 80 boats in Holyhead, North Wales, U.K.

Finally, we will see an example of FEROCIOUS meaning extreme in activity, feeling and intensity:

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The picture shows the famous footballer, Wayne Rooney.

Sentence example: Even at the age of 16, Wayne Rooney was described as a ferocious talent with the body of a man.

Note: At the time of making this video, Rooney was England’s top goalscorer of all-time with 53 goals.

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So remember, the word FEROCIOUS has its roots in Latin meaning ‘wild-eyed‘.

It can be used in a variety of contexts to describe something that is extreme in:

aggressiveness or savagery
power or destructiveness
activity or feeling

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