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Definition of furious

furious

/ˈfjʊr.i.əs/
fu · ri · ous
Adverb:furiously
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• adjective

1

Extremely angry; full of rage or intense indignation.

Example

"The homeowner was furious when she discovered the contractors had damaged her antique floors."

2

Conducted or moving with intense energy, speed, or violent force.

Example

"Both teams maintained a furious pace throughout the final quarter of the championship game."

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• Rhymes for furious

• Nearby Words

fur
furball
furbish
furious
furiously
furiousness
furless

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French furios, from Latin furiosus ('full of rage, mad'), derived from furia ('rage, passion, madness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furious
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