furious
adjective
fu·ri·ous
ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs 
1
a(1)
: exhibiting or goaded by anger
She was furious with them for printing the story.
(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
worked at a furious pace
2
: intense sense 1a
the furious growth of tropical vegetation
furiously
adverb
Examples of furious in a Sentence
She's furious at how slowly the investigation is proceeding.
I was furious with them for printing the story.
We worked all night at a furious pace.
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The ex-girlfriend was hurt, and my roommate who is having the affair is furious with me.
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Philip Galanes, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Not content, Gibbs-White storms towards the penalty area for the return pass, but ends up furious with his team-mate, whose shot is blocked.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Those caught up in the crisis are furious, with some complaining that the issues have been compounded by poor communication and false hope from those running the production.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
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Philip Galanes, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Not content, Gibbs-White storms towards the penalty area for the return pass, but ends up furious with his team-mate, whose shot is blocked.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Those caught up in the crisis are furious, with some complaining that the issues have been compounded by poor communication and false hope from those running the production.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Furious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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furious
adjective
fu·ri·ous
ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs
1
: very angry
2
: very active : violent
a furious storm
furiously
adverb
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