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Furious: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：extremely angry (furious)

furious 🔊

/ˈfjʊəriəs/

adj.

means someone is extremely angry, like they might shout or lose control.

Furious expression illustrated by a person shouting with intense anger and a red face.

extremely angry 🔊

➕

/ɪkˈstriːmli ˈæŋɡri/

adj.

Describes an intense, uncontrollable anger that is often visibly expressed through shouting or aggressive behavior.

📁 Category：Social Roles, Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Lat. 'furiosus' (mad, raging), root 'furi-' relates to anger.

💡 Mnemonic

Sound 'fury' in furious: fury + us = furious → When we feel fury, we are furious.

📖 Example

My mom was furious when she saw the mess we made in the living room. 🔊 extremely angry and screaming

🔗 Collocations

furious with someone – intensely angry at a specific person

furious at something – intensely angry about a specific event or action

furious argument – a very heated and angry disagreement

🔄 Synonyms

enraged (adj.) – made extremely angry; filled with rage.

infuriated (adj.) – extremely angered or annoyed.

livid (adj.) – furiously angry, often turning pale or red with rage.

🚫 Antonyms

calm (adj.) – not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

pleased (adj.) – feeling or showing satisfaction and happiness.

🌱 Derivatives

furiously (adv.) – in an extremely angry or violent manner.

fury (n.) – wild or violent anger.

📖 Cultural Story

From Lat. 'furiosus', meaning 'full of rage'. It's linked to the Furies, goddesses of vengeance in Roman myth, embodying relentless, fierce anger.

Meaning 2：wildly intense (furious)

furious 🔊

/ˈfjʊəriəs/

adj.

describes something that is very strong, fast, or violent, like a storm or an activity.

Furious storm scene showing violent waves crashing against cliffs in a wild tempest.

wildly intense 🔊

➕

/ˈwaɪldli ɪnˈtɛns/

adj.

Describes something with extreme force, speed, or violence, typically referring to weather or activity.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The boat struggled to stay afloat in the furious storm. 🔊 wildly intense and violent storm

🔗 Collocations

furious storm – a storm of exceptional violence and intensity

furious pace – an extremely fast and intense speed of activity

furious debate – a very intense, rapid, and heated discussion

🔄 Synonyms

violent (adj.) – using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very strong or powerful.

raging (adj.) – continuing with great force or intensity; very strong.

tempestuous (adj.) – characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; stormy.

🚫 Antonyms

gentle (adj.) – mild in temperament or behavior; moderate in action or effect.

calm (adj.) – not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.