Entry Word: furious

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity <everyone worked at a furious pace in order to get the float ready for the parade>

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

Related Words concentrated, high-pressured, intense, vehement; excessive, extreme, inordinate; crazy, demented, insane, irrational

Near Antonyms calm, peaceful, quiet, subdued, tranquil; moderate, reasonable, temperate; casual, easygoing, low-pressure

Antonyms relaxed

2 extreme in degree, power, or effect <a furious hurricane virtually destroyed the seaside town> — see intense
3 feeling or showing anger <a furious customer demanding to see the manager> — see angry
4 marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity <rioters went on a furious rampage, doing over two million dollars in damage> — see violent 1