furious

adjective

fu·​ri·​ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 

1

a(1)

: exhibiting or goaded by anger

She was furious with them for printing the story.

(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

worked at a furious pace

2

: intense sense 1a

the furious growth of tropical vegetation

furiously adverb

Synonyms

• frantic
• mad
• fierce
• intense
• intensive

Examples of furious in a Sentence

She's furious at how slowly the investigation is proceeding.

I was furious with them for printing the story.

We worked all night at a furious pace.

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s how Gibson and Smith both ended up in prison, each furious under the impression that the other had put them there. —Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025

Roschman and Billitier immediately called Ozer, furious. —Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025

Hunter Biden was furious when former President Obama led then-President Joe Biden off a stage during a fundraising event last year, according to a forthcoming book by ABC News’s Jonathan Karl. —Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025

These remarks have sparked a furious response from MAGA and conservatives online. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing furious

• fast and furious

Rhymes for furious

• curious
• spurious
• injurious

Kids Definition

furious

adjective

fu·​ri·​ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 

1

: very angry

2

: very active : violent

a furious storm

furiously adverb