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furious

[fyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈfyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
extremely angry, very mad
Synonyms
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desperate enraged fierce frantic frenetic frenzied incensed livid raging vehement violent
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bent bent out of shape beside oneself boiling browned off bummed out corybantic crazed demented fit to be tied fuming hacked hopping mad infuriated insane irrational maddened maniac rabid smoking steamed unreasonable up in arms vicious wrathful
Antonyms
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calm cheerful gentle happy peaceful
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elated excited exhilarated mild moderate pleased quiet
ADJECTIVE
stormy, turbulent
Synonyms
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agitated fierce intense intensified raging vehement violent
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blustering blustery boisterous concentrated excessive exquisite extreme flaming impetuous rampageous rough savage tempestuous terrible tumultuous ungovernable unrestrained vicious wild
Antonyms
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calm gentle mild moderate peaceful
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cheerful elated excited exhilarated happy pleased quiet

Example Sentences

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Markets finally got the cease-fire they have been aching for, and the subsequent relief rally was fast, furious, and jubilant—no matter that the truce is temporary and fragile.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As the Brighton goal stood, the Portuguese would have been furious if a goal for his team had been ruled out in similar circumstances.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Yasmin, back home with baby Noah, is furious.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. launched a furious aircraft-and-missile assault on Kharg focused on eliminating its military installations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

If they caught me now, Hannie would be furious.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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