Main Entry:

fu·ri·ous

Pronunciation:

\ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

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 rapidity2: intense 1a <the furious growth of tropical vegetation>

— fu·ri·ous·ly adverb