furious
UK: ˈfjʊə.ri.əs | US: ˈfjʊr.i.əs
adj. extremely angry or full of rage
adj. intense or unrestrained in action or energy
adj. (archaic) resembling or suggestive of fury (e.g., a furious storm)
furious = furi<rage> + ous<adjective suffix>
- furi (from Latin furia, meaning "rage" or "fury")
- ous (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "furious" traces back to Latin furiosus, derived from furia ("fury" or "violent anger"). The root furi reflects the uncontrollable intensity of rage, while -ous transforms it into an adjective. Over time, the term expanded beyond human anger to describe anything wild or vehement (e.g., "furious winds"). The logic is clear: "fury" + "ous" = "full of fury."
She was furious when she discovered the broken vase.
The debate sparked a furious exchange of opinions.
The storm brought furious winds that uprooted trees.
He worked at a furious pace to meet the deadline.
The crowd grew furious after the unfair decision.