Ferocious in Malayalam

A ferocious look or mood is രൗദ്രഭാവം (roudrabhaavam). The word comes from the fierce aspect of Shiva and is used in dance, drama and in describing someone in a rage.

Most common translation

രൗദ്രഭാവം (roudrabhaavam)

Ferocious expression, attitude or look.

സിംഹത്തിന്റെ രൗദ്രഭാവം കണ്ട് കുട്ടികൾ പേടിച്ചു.

simhathinte roudrabhavam kandu kuttikal pedichu.

The children were scared seeing the lion's ferocious look.

Dictionary entry

രൗദ്രഭാവം names the ferocious expression or attitude rather than working as an adjective, so it fits descriptions of a face, a mood or a performance.

Common questions

How do you say ferocious in Malayalam?

The listed word is രൗദ്രഭാവം (roudrabhaavam), the ferocious look or bearing someone takes on.

Where would I hear this word?

In writing about classical dance and theatre, where the fierce mood is one of the recognised expressions a performer shows.