furious

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by extreme and violent energy
  2. adjective marked by extreme anger
  3. adjective (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

Etymology

From Middle English furious, from Old French furieus, from Latin furiōsus. Displaced native Old English hātheort (literally “hot-hearted”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

ferocious, fierce, savage

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