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
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.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
But even with a better offensive night for Jerome, he was still beaten off the dribble too many times and couldn’t stay on the court for that last, furious push.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
New book argues his legacy is more important than ever
May 8, 2025
As Malcolm X’s centenary approaches on May 19, books about his life have been flowing fast, furious and by any means necessary.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The traditional format, played in white attire and stretching five days to feel quite archaic in these furious times, has for some time faced major question marks over its future amid declining popularity and relevance in pockets of the world.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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“Furious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furious. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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furious
adjective
fu·ri·ous
ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs
1
: very angry
2
: very active : violent
a furious storm
furiously
adverb
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