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

Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van. —New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025

As if Destiny 2 needed any more disasters right now, a new one has surfaced that has players furious. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

But Frieder accepted the head coaching position at Arizona State, and furious Wolverines AD Bo Schembechler fired him. —Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025

My cousin, usually an easygoing person, is already furious with several guests who have declined her invitation. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 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