fury
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.fu·ry
noun \ˈfyu̇r-ē\ plural furies
Definition of FURY
1
: intense, disordered, and often destructive rage
2
a capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues b : an avenging spirit c : one who resembles an avenging spirit; especially : a spiteful woman
3
: extreme fierceness or violence
4
: a state of inspired exaltation : frenzy
See Examples of FURY
- I could see the fury in her eyes.
- Nothing could contain his fury over their accusations.
- He turned away from them in fury.
- The hurricane unleashed its fury on hundreds of homes and businesses.
Origin of FURY
Middle English furie, from Latin furia, from furere to rage
First Known Use: 14th century
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