furious

Etymology

From Middle English furious, from Old French furieus, from Latin furiōsus. Displaced native Old English hātheort (literally “hot-hearted”).

adj

  1. Feeling great anger; raging; violent.
    a furious animal; parent furious at their child's behaviour
  2. Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.
    a furious stream; a furious wind or storm

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