Fierce
Fierce adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.
Usage example: the Vikings had a well-earned reputation for being fierce warriors
Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness
Mild
Mild adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Usage example: a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition
Both words in one sentence
- Paper Mario has Parakarry, a mild-mannered mailman who, according to Goombario, is pretty damn fierce in battle.
Source: Lets Get Dangerous / Video Games -
In Oz: When the mild-mannered Beecher takes a level in Badass, he indicates his newfound strength by growing a pair of friendly muttonchops, giving him a much more fierce appearance.
Source: Hot-Blooded Sideburns -
A mild-mannered zookeeper in Fierce Creatures winds up in a closet with a half-naked girl and a live sheep.
Source: Closet Shuffle
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