FURIOUS


Meaning of FURIOUS in English

/ ˈfjʊəriəs; NAmE ˈfjʊr-/ adjective

1.

~ (with sb) | ~ (at sth/sb) | ~ (that ... ) very angry :

She was absolutely furious at having been deceived.

He was furious with himself for letting things get so out of control.

I'm furious that I wasn't told about it.

2.

with great energy, speed or anger :

a furious debate

She drove off at a furious pace.

—see also fury

►  furi·ous·ly adverb :

furiously angry

'Damn!' he said furiously.

They worked furiously all weekend, trying to get it finished on time.

IDIOMS

see fast adjective

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French furieus , from Latin furiosus , from furia fury.

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