FURY


Meaning of FURY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfyu̇r-ē ]

noun

( plural furies )

Etymology: Middle English furie, from Latin furia, from furere to rage

Date: 14th century

1. : intense, disordered, and often destructive rage

2.

a. capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues

b. : an avenging spirit

c. : one who resembles an avenging spirit ; especially : a spiteful woman

3. : extreme fierceness or violence

4. : a state of inspired exaltation : frenzy

Synonyms: see anger

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.