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Definition of furor

furor

/ˈfjʊr.ɚ/
(UK: furore)
fu · ror
Adverb:furiously
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Plural:furors
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Adjective:furious
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furor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American An outbreak of public anger, excitement, or noisy controversy.

Example

"The sudden tuition hike caused a massive furor among students and faculty on campus."

2

American A wave of enthusiastic admiration or a prevailing craze.

Example

"The newly discovered painting created an immediate furor in the international art world."

3

American A state of intense, frenzied anger or poetic madness.

Example

"The playwright composed the final act in a creative furor that lasted through the night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'furor' in American English and 'furore' in British English.

• Rhymes for furor

• Nearby Words

furnishing
furnishings
furniture
furor
furred
furrier
furriness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century through Middle French from Latin furor ('raving, rage, madness'), derived from the verb furere ('to rage, be mad').

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