FURIOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
marked by extreme anger
Example: the enraged bull attached; furious about the accident; a furious scowl; infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy; could not control the maddened crowd
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
marked by extreme and violent energy
Example: a ferocious beating; fierce fighting; a furious battle
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
Example: angry clouds on the horizon; furious winds; the raging sea
Synonyms
Fierce, Savage, Tempestuous, Ferocious, Infuriated
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "furious" comes from Latin furiōsus, which comes from Old French furieus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.