Furor Meaning in English
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Definition
Sudden intense excitement, anger, or public outrage caused by an event or announcement; sometimes refers to enthusiastic excitement.
Usage & Nuances
'Furor' is formal and is often used in news or academic contexts. Typical phrases: 'create a furor', 'public furor', 'cause a furor'. Don't confuse with 'fury' (intense anger). Can be positive (enthusiastic excitement) or negative (outrage).
Example Sentences
The politician's speech caused a furor in the city.
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There was a furor when the new law was announced.
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Her new movie created a furor among fans.
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Social media was in a furor after the controversial post went viral.
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There was such a furor over the tiny mistake that it made the evening news.
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She loves when her artwork causes a bit of furor at the gallery opening.
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