■ noun ( plural furies )
1》 extreme anger.
2》 extreme strength or violence in an action or a natural phenomenon.
3》 ( Fury ) Greek Mythology a spirit of punishment, often represented as one of three goddesses.
Phrases
like ~ informal with great energy or effort.
Origin
ME: from OFr. furie , from L. furia , from furiosus 'furious', from furere 'be mad, rage'.