What does furious mean?
Furious means Feeling great anger; raging; violent..
Furious
/ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Feeling great anger; raging; violent..
Definitions by Sense
- Feeling great anger; raging; violent.
- Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.
Example Sentences
a furious animal; parent furious at their child's behaviour
Not unnaturally, “Auntie” took this communication in bad part. Thus outraged, she showed herself to be a bold as well as a furious virago. Next day she found her way to their lodgings and tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head.
a furious stream; a furious wind or storm
Synonyms for furious
Antonyms for furious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more furious
- most furious
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for furious?
Common synonyms include fierce, infuriate, rampant, ferocious.
What is the opposite of furious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use furious in a sentence?
a furious animal; parent furious at their child's behaviour
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