žestoko

жестоко

žestòko · /ʒestǒko/

ADVERB

(of criticism, arguing, fighting) fiercely; sharply; violently

Opozicija je žestoko kritikovala novi zakon. — The opposition fiercely criticized the new law.

Sinoć su se žestoko posvađali. — They had a fierce argument last night.
colloq. (of intensity) hard; heavily; badly

Za Novu godinu smo se žestoko proveli. — We partied hard on New Year's Eve.

Žestoko se prehladio i leži u krevetu. — He caught a bad cold and is in bed.

Synonyms:

oštro silovito burno jako

Antonyms:

blago nežno

Comparison: žešće · najžešće

AI Updated 28 September 2026