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
Synonyms
- delirious
- ferocious
- feverish
- fierce
- frantic
- frenetic
- frenzied
- mad
- rabid
- violent
- wild
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Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples on the Web If the Chinese government — the perpetrator — is furious, that speaks very well of the U.N.’s report. 
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2022 Many locals were furious when the Chateau Marmont fired most of its workers without severance and sought new hires at lower wages. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The boys were just curious about their bodies, Alfaro says, as children often are, but his father was furious. Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2022 The homeless woman had gone, and the employee was furious. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Viserys finds out and is furious, calling Daemon to the throne room. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 The book was first published in 1862, in Russian, and the action takes place a few years earlier, in 1859, on the eve of the emancipation of the serfs and amid furious debates over the future of Russia. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Fox, Croft and their allies were furious about COVID-19 restrictions and generally disgusted by government, prosecutors say. Ed White, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Hospitals were furious about Medicare’s initial proposal to raise payment rates by 3.2% next year. Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2022 Many locals were furious when the Chateau Marmont fired most of its workers without severance and sought new hires at lower wages. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The boys were just curious about their bodies, Alfaro says, as children often are, but his father was furious. Abigail Pesta, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2022 The homeless woman had gone, and the employee was furious. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Viserys finds out and is furious, calling Daemon to the throne room. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 The book was first published in 1862, in Russian, and the action takes place a few years earlier, in 1859, on the eve of the emancipation of the serfs and amid furious debates over the future of Russia. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Fox, Croft and their allies were furious about COVID-19 restrictions and generally disgusted by government, prosecutors say. Ed White, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Hospitals were furious about Medicare’s initial proposal to raise payment rates by 3.2% next year. Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French furieus, from Latin furiosus, from furia madness, fury
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Phrases Containing furious
Kids Definition
furious
adjective
fu·ri·ous ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs
1
: very angry
2
: very active or fast
a furious pace
3
: very powerful or violent
a furious storm
furious
adjective
1
as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity everyone worked at a furious pace in order to get the float ready for the parade Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- frantic
- mad
- fierce
- intense
- intensive
- ferocious
- violent
- frenzied
- frenetic
- delirious
- feverish
- rabid
- wild
- vehement
- excessive
- crazed
- concentrated
- crazy
- extreme
- exorbitant
- irrational
- insane
- extravagant
- maniacal
- unconscionable
- inordinate
- deranged
- immoderate
- lavish
- maniac
- lunatic
- undue
- demented
- high-pressured
- overmuch
- overweening
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unperturbed
- subdued
- relaxed
- calm
- quiet
- reasonable
- undisturbed
- untroubled
- peaceful
- serene
- tranquil
- placid
- moderate
- easygoing
- casual
- sane
- temperate
- balanced
- sound
- low-pressure
2
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect a furious hurricane virtually destroyed the seaside town Synonyms & Similar Words
- intense
- ferocious
- fierce
- intensive
- terrible
- violent
- deep
- vicious
- vehement
- fearful
- heavy
- explosive
- dreadful
- profound
- fearsome
- blistering
- acute
- excruciating
- ghastly
- keen
- frightful
- exquisite
- intensified
- almighty
- hard
- hellacious
- aggravated
- heightened
- harsh
- stressed
- concentrated
- enhanced
- severe
- heavy-duty
- emphasized
- thorough
- accentuated
- deepened
- magnified
- exhaustive
- rigorous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weak
- feeble
- moderate
- soft
- light
- superficial
- shallow
- subdued
- eased
- qualified
- decreased
- moderated
- reduced
- diminished
- toned (down)
- lightened
- lessened
- abated
- alleviated
3
as in angry
feeling or showing anger a furious customer demanding to see the manager Synonyms & Similar Words
- angry
- enraged
- outraged
- infuriated
- indignant
- angered
- mad
- infuriate
- ballistic
- incensed
- annoyed
- irate
- fuming
- passionate
- livid
- rabid
- apoplectic
- irritable
- wrathful
- sore
- riled
- hot
- steaming
- exasperated
- inflamed
- choleric
- roiled
- ireful
- ticked
- foaming
- rankled
- riley
- wroth
- steamed up
- aggravated
- hopping
- horn-mad
- shirty
- hopping mad
- seething
- enflamed
- in a huff
- hot under the collar
- going crook
- cheesed off
- spiteful
- vengeful
- vindictive
- raving
- bent out of shape
- embittered
- blue in the face
- fit to be tied
- huffy
- resentful
- boiling
- acrimonious
- unpleasant
- bristling
- virulent
- vitriolic
- in a fume
- ranting
- sizzling
- teed off
- antagonistic
- in a pet
- sulky
- smoldering
- malevolent
- burning
- petulant
- rancorous
- stormy
- perturbed
- disapproving
- cross
- irascible
- antipathetic
- peevish
- fretful
- snappish
- disagreeable
- belligerent
- bitter
- acrid
- grumpy
- pugnacious
- unfriendly
- frigid
- cantankerous
- antisocial
- icy
- piqued
- grouchy
- cold
- bristly
- distant
- testy
- bilious
- querulous
- worked up
- inimical
- churlish
- touchy
- ill-tempered
- contentious
- dyspeptic
- crabby
- cranky
- inflammable
- quarrelsome
- ornery
- cool
- put out
- ill-humored
- argumentative
- disputatious
- contrary
- smouldering
- fussy
- sorehead
- soreheaded
- quick-tempered
- bearish
- wrought (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- delighted
- pleased
- happy
- friendly
- agreeable
- complaisant
- accepting
- sympathetic
- amenable
- satisfied
- amicable
- cordial
- accommodating
- angerless
- obliging
- empathetic
- calm
- content
- pleasant
- tolerant
- amiable
- sweet
- serene
- peaceable
- tranquil
- easygoing
- placid
- kind
- affable
- understanding
- unembittered
- pacific
- genial
- good-natured
- good-tempered
4
as in ferocious
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity rioters went on a furious rampage, doing over $2,000,000 in damage Synonyms & Similar Words
- ferocious
- violent
- fierce
- turbulent
- rabid
- vicious
- rough
- explosive
- brutal
- volcanic
- aggressive
- hot
- tumultuous
- tempestuous
- mad
- convulsive
- frantic
- stormy
- savage
- paroxysmal
- cyclonic
- volatile
- contentious
- hostile
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- agitated
- frenzied
- destructive
- knock-down, drag-out
- belligerent
- barbarous
- pugnacious
- bang-bang
- antagonistic
- hammer-and-tongs
- blood-and-guts
- bellicose
- combative
- truculent
- assertive
- quarrelsome
- ruinous
- gladiatorial
- combustible
- cataclysmic
- cataclysmal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- peaceful
- peaceable
- calm
- nonviolent
- serene
- tranquil
- pacific
- unaggressive
- halcyon
- nonbelligerent