furious

adjective fu·ri·ous \ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs\

: very angry

: very powerful or violent

: very active or fast

Full Definition of FURIOUS

a (1) : exhibiting or goaded by anger (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

: intense 1a <the furious growth of tropical vegetation>

— fu·ri·ous·ly adverb

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: delirious, ferocious, feverish, fierce, frantic, frenetic, frenzied, mad, rabid, violent, wild

FURIOUS Defined for Kids

adjective fu·ri·ous \ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs\

: very angry

: very active or fast <a furious pace>

: very powerful or violent <a furious storm>

— fu·ri·ous·ly adverb

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