B2adjective2K

UK/["/ˈfjʊəriəs/"]/US/["/ˈfjʊriəs/"]/

Meaning of Furious

very angry

In simple words: Very angry.

Furious in a sentence

  • She was furious when she found out someone had scratched her car.
  • The furious debate between the two politicians lasted for hours.
  • He let out a furious shout after losing the game unfairly.
  • Furious winds battered the coast during the storm last night.
  • The furious runner sprinted to the finish line, determined to win.

How to use Furious

Use 'furious' to describe someone who is extremely angry, often in everyday conversation or writing. It would be less appropriate in formal writing or when describing mild irritation.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Fur-ious sounds like 'fur', imagine a cat fuming with fur all puffed up.

Related words

Synonyms for Furious

Opposites of Furious

Common mistakes with Furious

  • Confused with 'fury' which is a noun.
  • Overused in contexts where 'angry' or 'mad' would suffice.
  • Sometimes spelled incorrectly as 'furous'.

Compare Furious with Angry, Mad

Furious appears in

Furious in other languages

More words like Furious

People also search for

  • Furious meaning
  • meaning of Furious
  • Furious definition
  • define Furious
  • what does Furious mean
  • Furious means
  • how to use Furious

Frequently asked questions about Furious

What does Furious mean?

Very angry.

What is the definition of Furious?

very angry

How do you use Furious in a sentence?

She was furious when she found out someone had scratched her car.

Can you give another example of Furious?

The furious debate between the two politicians lasted for hours.

What are synonyms for Furious?

Common alternatives include angry, enraged, irate, mad, incensed.

What is the opposite of Furious?

Opposite meanings include calm, peaceful, tranquil.

What words go with Furious?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, absolutely, still, reportedly, about, at, over.

What are common mistakes when using Furious?

Confused with 'fury' which is a noun. Overused in contexts where 'angry' or 'mad' would suffice. Sometimes spelled incorrectly as 'furous'.

How do you pronounce Furious?

US: /["/ˈfjʊriəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfjʊəriəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Furious?

Use 'furious' to describe someone who is extremely angry, often in everyday conversation or writing. It would be less appropriate in formal writing or when describing mild irritation.

What CEFR level is Furious?

"Furious" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.