WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
fu•ri•ous /ˈfyʊriəs/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- full of fury:a furious accusation.
- intensely violent:a furious hurricane.
- of great energy, speed, etc.:furious activity.
fu•ri•ous
(fyŏŏr′ē əs),USA pronunciation adj.
fu′ri•ous•ly, adv.
fu′ri•ous•ness, n.
- full of fury, violent passion, or rage;
extremely angry;
enraged:He was furious about the accident. - intensely violent, as wind or storms.
- of unrestrained energy, speed, etc.:furious activity.
- Latin furiōsus. See fury, -ous
- Middle English 1300–50
fu′ri•ous•ness, n.
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