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Furious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT furious /ˈfjuriəs/ /ˈfjʌʊriəs/ IPA guide If you've ever been so angry you'd swear you felt your blood boiling, you could reasonably say that you were furious . The word basically means "full of fury," so you get the picture. Think about the angriest you've ever been. Now double it and you might be getting close to furious , from the Latin furiōsus , meaning "full of rage," which in turn comes from furia , "fury." Greek and Roman mythology had the Furies, who dispensed justice by harshly punishing criminals, sometimes driving them mad. They were merciless, fearsome, and feared, with snakes for hair and bloody eyes. When not on earth, they were tormenting the damned in Hell. Now, that's furious! Definitions of furious adjective marked by extreme anger “ furious about the accident” “a furious scowl” synonyms: angered , apoplectic , enraged , infuriated , maddened angry feeling or showing anger adjective marked by extreme and violent energy “a furious battle” synonyms: ferocious , fierce , savage violent acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity adjective (of the elements) as if showing violent anger “ furious winds” synonyms: angry , raging , tempestuous , wild stormy (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion Pronunciation US /ˈfjuriəs/ UK /ˈfjʌʊriəs/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘furious' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing furious In the Mood? 100 Words to Describe Emotions Creative writers, this one's for you! We've collected 100 words to describe how people feel. Improve your EQ by learning them all. Because of Winn-Dixie Kate DiCamillo While shopping for groceries, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni finds a dog that will change her life. Mad Infinitum: Synonyms for "Angry" There are many shades of anger — from annoyance to full-on fury — and words to describe them all. Learn every one, and calm down! For more synonym lists, explore our Say What You Mean resources. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started