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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Date of publication: October 7, 2016