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

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

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

Opinion:Fox News interviewing Kamala Harris has Trump furious — how to watch Reach Goodykoontz at [e-mail]. —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024

The men at the table were furious: for us, the main purpose of the dinner was to have a serious conversation with Boggs about some pending legislation. —The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024

This spin on the holiday tradition is casting some furious debate among parents. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Leto was reportedly furious when Phoenix was greenlit to wear the Clown Prince’s crown just a few years later. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

furious

adjective

fu·​ri·​ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 

1

: very angry

2

: very active : violent

a furious storm

furiously adverb