/ 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.
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IDIOMS
see fast adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French furieus , from Latin furiosus , from furia fury.