furiously
FYOOR-ree-uhs-lee
Furiously (adv) means In an extremely angry way. Example: “He slammed the door furiously and stormed off.”
adv
1
In an extremely angry way.
"He slammed the door furiously and stormed off."
2
Very quickly or with great intensity.
"He tried furiously to get it to work before the deadline."
"She was typing furiously to meet the deadline."
How to use furiously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "in a very angry way" or "very fast/intensely," depending on what it's describing.
Common pairings
furiously typing
argued furiously
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more furiously
- Superlative
- most furiously
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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.
