furious
word
Definition
Very angry, often because something feels unfair, shocking, or seriously wrong. It can also describe something done with great energy or intensity, but that use is less common.
Usage & Nuances
Stronger than 'angry' and common in everyday speech. Often used with 'be furious about/at/with': 'furious about the delay', 'furious with me'. Don't use it for mild annoyance. Less commonly, it appears in phrases like 'furious debate' or 'furious pace' to mean very intense.
Example Sentences
My dad was furious when I broke his phone.
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She looked furious after the meeting.
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The teacher was furious about the cheating.
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He was furious at first, but he calmed down later.
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She's going to be furious when she finds out we left without her.
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Customers were furious about the sudden price increase.
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