Fury Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈfjʊɹi/

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UK

/fjˈɔːɹi/

FYAW-ree

Definition

Fury means very strong anger or rage, usually more intense than just being angry.

Usage & Nuances

'Fury' is formal and dramatic, often used to describe emotions or natural forces ('the fury of the storm'). It is stronger than 'anger' or 'rage.' Common phrases: 'in a fury', 'unleash one's fury'. 'Furious' is its adjective form.

• Spanish: furia
• Portuguese (BR): fúria
• Portuguese (PT): fúria
• Chinese (Simplified): 愤怒 - 狂怒
• Chinese (Traditional): 憤怒 - 狂怒
• Hindi: क्रोध
• Arabic: غضب شديد
• Bengali: প্রচণ্ড ক্রোধ - তীব্র রাগ
• Russian: ярость - бешенство
• Japanese: 激怒 - 怒り（激しい）
• Vietnamese: cơn thịnh nộ - cơn giận dữ
• Korean: 격노 - 분노
• Turkish: öfke - kudretli öfke
• Urdu: شدید غصہ - غضب
• Indonesian: amukan - kemarahan yang sangat

Example Sentences

He couldn't control his fury at the bad news.

basic

She shouted in fury when she saw the mess.

basic

The storm hit with surprising fury.

basic

He slammed the door in a burst of fury.

natural

Her face turned red with fury.

natural

Social media often amplifies public fury over controversial issues.

natural