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furious

/ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/adjective

Extremely angry, or wild and forceful in movement.

Example sentences

  • “She was furious when she discovered someone had scratched her car.”
  • “My boss was furious with me for missing the deadline.”

'Furious with' someone, 'furious at' or 'about' something. The speed sense survives in 'fast and furious' and 'a furious pace'.

Synonyms for furious

  • livid
  • enraged
  • irate
  • fuming
  • infuriated

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