furious To be furious is to be very angry or very violent. - The man became furious when he found a big dent in the side of his car.
- The mother’s lack of responsibility or concern shown for her son’s behavior made the store manager furious.
- City residents are furious about a recent tax increase.
- This makes me furious!
- I’m absolutely furious!
- Furious winds and rain are bearing down on Florida at this very moment.
The word "furiously" is an adverb: - A man was furiously attacked and beaten by a group of teenagers.
- Vanessa shouted furiously at the police to stop them from harming her boyfriend.
- Employees of the company worked furiously overnight to get their work completed.
- A tornado furiously lashed several houses and completely destroyed them.
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