furious

fu·ri·ous

adjective \ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs\

Definition of FURIOUS

1

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

2

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

— fu·ri·ous·ly adverb

Examples of FURIOUS

1. She's furious at how slowly the investigation is proceeding.
2. I was furious with them for printing the story.
3. We worked all night at a furious pace.

Origin of FURIOUS

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to FURIOUS

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

relaxed

Related Words

concentrated, high-pressured, intense, intensive, vehement; excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, immoderate, inordinate, lavish, overmuch, overweening, unconscionable, undue; crazed, crazy, demented, deranged, insane, irrational, lunatic, mad, maniacal (also maniac)

Near Antonyms

calm, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, subdued, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, untroubled; moderate, reasonable, temperate; casual, easygoing, low-pressure; balanced, sane, sound

Rhymes with FURIOUS

curious, spurious