Fierce
Fierce adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.
Usage example: a fierce wind made the frigid temperatures seem even worse
Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness
Soft
Soft adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Usage example: a soft breeze coming off the lake
Both words in one sentence
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Beyoncé basically had a Distinct Double Album (I Am...Sasha Fierce) for this - one side being the soft pop ballad and the other being urban jams.
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Bruiser with a Soft Center: Kat is a fierce brawler who isn't afraid to give creeps who bug her or Yuri a beat down, but she's also shown a gentler, sweeter side, tenderly comforting Yuri when she's feeling unsure of herself.
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