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furious

[fyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈfyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
extremely angry, very mad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
desperate enraged fierce frantic frenetic frenzied incensed livid raging vehement violent
WEAK
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
STRONGEST
calm cheerful gentle happy peaceful
WEAK
elated excited exhilarated mild moderate pleased quiet
ADJECTIVE
stormy, turbulent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitated fierce intense intensified raging vehement violent
WEAK
blustering blustery boisterous concentrated excessive exquisite extreme flaming impetuous rampageous rough savage tempestuous terrible tumultuous ungovernable unrestrained vicious wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm gentle mild moderate peaceful
WEAK
cheerful elated excited exhilarated happy pleased quiet

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the actor was seen launching a furious tirade at Bullard after the footballer almost caused his premature departure.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite a furious bout of calls to government officials, the Lebanese army and U.N. peacekeeping troops, permission for the Red Cross to advance didn’t come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Gold, as we know, went on a furious run in 2025, recording its largest annual gain since 1979.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s almost heartbreaking that a whole room full of people had to hear him feel bad and keep being furious.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

I hide in the dark under my comforter with my travel sweets, furious, but mostly weary of it all.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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