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furious

/ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/
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adjective

Very angry. If someone is furious, they feel strong anger and may speak or act harshly.

  • She was furious about the delay.
  • My father looked furious after the call.
  • He wrote a furious email to complain.

Adinary Nuance

Furious is stronger than angry and often sounds more intense and emotional. Compared with irritated, it shows bigger anger, not just mild annoyance. Compared with mad, it is more formal and common in writing. Writers choose furious when the anger feels hard to control.

In other languages

Vietnamese
rất tức giận
Spanish
furioso
Chinese
狂怒的
Japanese
激怒した
Korean
격노한

Etymology

Furious comes from Latin furiosus, meaning “mad” or “raging.” It entered English through Old French in the Middle Ages.

Common phrases

furious with someonefurious about somethinga furious argumentfurious pace

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Frequently asked questions

Is furious stronger than angry?
Yes. Furious means extremely angry, not just a little angry.
Can I use furious in formal writing?
Yes. It is common in news, essays, and business writing.
What is the difference between furious and mad?
Furious sounds more formal and stronger than mad.
Can furious describe actions, not just people?
Yes. It can describe actions or events that happen very quickly and intensely.