furious

adjective

fu·​ri·​ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 

1

a(1)

: exhibiting or goaded by anger

She was furious with them for printing the story.

(2)

: indicative of or proceeding from anger

b

: giving a stormy or turbulent appearance

furious bursts of flame

c

: marked by noise, excitement, activity, or rapidity

worked at a furious pace

2

: intense sense 1a

the furious growth of tropical vegetation

furiously adverb

Synonyms

• delirious
• ferocious
• feverish
• fierce
• frantic
• frenetic
• frenzied
• mad
• rabid
• violent
• wild

Examples of furious in a Sentence

She's furious at how slowly the investigation is proceeding.

I was furious with them for printing the story.

We worked all night at a furious pace.

Recent Examples on the Web

The videos, and the furious reaction from Trump supporters, illustrate two key facets of the US presidential campaign. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024

Venus, reportedly furious, threatened to take them to court to seek full custody of the children. —Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Trump is said to have been furious about the film, vowing legal action which has yet to materialize. —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024

Harris' sudden ascension has set off a furious scramble inside the White House, as aides either look for a new job for next year, or suck up to Harris' team in hopes of gaining favor. —Alex Thompson, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French furieus, from Latin furiosus, from furia madness, fury

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing furious

• fast and furious

Kids Definition

furious

adjective

fu·​ri·​ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 

1

: very angry

2

: very active : violent

a furious storm

furiously adverb