Furious
'fjʊəriəs
Definitions
2 meaningsExtremely angry; filled with uncontrolled anger or rage.
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Feeling or expressing great anger.
She was furious at the rude customer.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who's so mad, they could explode! That's furious. Like when your little brother eats your last cookie, you're probably furious!
👶 For kids: When you're super, super, super mad!
More Examples
The team was furious after losing the game.
He became furious when he learned about the betrayal.
How It's Used
"He was furious when he found out the car was stolen."
"The furious storm raged for hours, battering the coastline."
Characterized by violent energy, speed, or force.
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Violent or intense.
The furious pace of the race kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
💡 Simply: When something is super strong and powerful, like a really fast race or a big storm, you can say it's furious.
👶 For kids: When something is really, really strong and fast, like a fast car or a big wind!
More Examples
The knight fought with furious energy.
A furious storm battered the coast.
How It's Used
"A furious wind howled through the night."
"The battle was a furious clash of swords."
Idioms & expressions
in a furious rage
Experiencing extreme and uncontrolled anger.
"The politician was in a furious rage after the accusations."
From Latin *furiosus*, meaning 'raging, frantic,' derived from *furor*, 'rage, madness.'
The word's usage can be traced to medieval literature describing intense emotions and actions.
Memory tip
Think of a fire (furious) burning out of control - uncontrolled anger.