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Added 9 October 2026

furious

/ˈfjʊəɹi.əs/ adjective

In Latin: furiosus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about furious at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Marked by extreme and violent energy.
a ferocious beating
Marked by extreme anger.
the enraged bull attached
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger.
angry clouds on the horizon

Origin

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

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