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furious

[fyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈfyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
extremely angry, very mad
Synonyms
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desperate enraged fierce frantic frenetic frenzied incensed livid raging vehement violent
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bent bent out of shape beside oneself boiling browned off bummed out corybantic crazed demented fit to be tied fuming hacked hopping mad infuriated insane irrational maddened maniac rabid smoking steamed unreasonable up in arms vicious wrathful
Antonyms
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calm cheerful gentle happy peaceful
WEAK
elated excited exhilarated mild moderate pleased quiet
ADJECTIVE
stormy, turbulent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitated fierce intense intensified raging vehement violent
WEAK
blustering blustery boisterous concentrated excessive exquisite extreme flaming impetuous rampageous rough savage tempestuous terrible tumultuous ungovernable unrestrained vicious wild
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm gentle mild moderate peaceful
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cheerful elated excited exhilarated happy pleased quiet

Example Sentences

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It’s almost heartbreaking that a whole room full of people had to hear him feel bad and keep being furious.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Ken said he was "furious" with the Army for not knowing his son had not returned to base.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Markets finally got the cease-fire they have been aching for, and the subsequent relief rally was fast, furious, and jubilant—no matter that the truce is temporary and fragile.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Yasmin, back home with baby Noah, is furious.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A few minutes later he was driving past the guard gate, furious at himself for getting into this situation.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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