adj.
Pronunciation: ' fyu ̇ r- ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French furieus, from Latin furiosus, from furia madness, fury
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : exhibiting or goaded by anger (2) : indicative of or proceeding from anger b : giving a stormy or turbulent appearance < furious bursts of flame> c : marked by noise, excitement, activity, or rapidity
2 : INTENSE 1A <the furious growth of tropical vegetation>
– fu · ri · ous · ly adverb