adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

furiously

FYOOR-ree-uhs-lee

Furiously (adv) means In an extremely angry way. Example: “He slammed the door furiously and stormed off.”

adv

In an extremely angry way.

"He slammed the door furiously and stormed off."

Very quickly or with great intensity.

"She was typing furiously to meet the deadline."

How to use furiously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "in a very angry way" or "very fast/intensely," depending on what it's describing.

Common pairings

furiously typing argued furiously

Word forms

more furiously comparative, most furiously superlative

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Etymology

From "furious" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."

Rhymes for furiously

famously anxiously seriously obviously curiously nervously viciously jealously hideously previously vigorously cautiously

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Frequently asked questions

What does “furiously” mean?

The word “furiously” means in an extremely angry way. In plain terms, either "in a very angry way" or "very fast/intensely," depending on what it's describing.

How do you pronounce “furiously”?

“Furiously” is pronounced FYOOR-ree-uhs-lee (/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ in IPA).

How do you use “furiously” in a sentence?

Here is “furiously” used in a sentence: “He slammed the door furiously and stormed off.”

What part of speech is “furiously”?

“Furiously” is an adverb.

Is “furiously” a common word?

“Furiously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “furiously” have?

“Furiously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in an extremely angry way.