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

a furious outburst

gave them a furious glare

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 of furious

• 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

After leading by 12 points in the third quarter, the Lakers couldn’t maintain their advantage as the Magic mounted a furious comeback. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

Sheriff Jim Cooper condemns the decision A furious Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper condemned the parole decision at a news conference at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Old Foothill Farms. —Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026

According to Alexander, Silicon Valley venture capitalists are now in a furious search for the few people who are. —Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

Trump is furious at the high court. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

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