Synonyms for

Furious

Verb / ˈfjʊri:ʌs / Another word for furious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

full of anger or energy; violent or intense

Synonyms & similar words

wild savage ferocious fierce raging maddened infuriated tempestuous angered angry enraged angry enraged fuming incensed mad outraged irate raging stormy tempestuous turbulent violent wild wrathful heated passionate intense powerful vehement fierce

Synonyms by register

Formal

enraged incensed irate indignant

Informal

mad livid hopping mad steamed

Literary

wrathful choleric tempestuous

Antonyms

calm peaceful placid serene gentle mild content

Common collocations

  • furious argument
  • furious at
  • furious about
  • furious reaction
  • furious pace
  • furious storm
  • furious debate

Word family

noun fury
adjective furious
adverb furiously

Usage note

Furious implies an extreme level of anger, often to the point of losing control. It is a strong word and should be used when the anger is intense.

Example sentences

  1. I was furious when my little brother broke my toy.
  2. The furious lion roared loudly at the zoo.
  3. The coach was furious when the team lost the game.
  4. The teacher was furious when the students talked during the test.
  5. The flames from the fire were furious and spread quickly.

Quotes

  • When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear. - Mark Twain
  • Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools. - Albert Einstein
  • Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. - Ambrose Bierce

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