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furious
What does furious mean?
furious (adjective): feeling great anger; raging; violent.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce furious?
/ˈfjʊɹiəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does furious come from?
From Middle English furious, from Old French furieus, from Latin furiōsus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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prepared for immediate action or use
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of short duration; happening quickly
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feeling great anger; raging; violent
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first in importance, degree, or rank
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