fury
Fury (noun) means Extreme or wild anger. Example: “He stormed out of the meeting in a fury.”
How to use fury
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntense anger or violent force, whether in a person or in nature.
Word forms
furies plural, furies plural, Furies plural
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He stormed out of the meeting in a _____.
Etymology
From Old French furie, from Latin furia ("rage"), related to the mythological Furies, goddesses of vengeance.
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What does “fury” mean?
The word “fury” means extreme or wild anger. In plain terms, intense anger or violent force, whether in a person or in nature.
How do you pronounce “fury”?
“Fury” is pronounced FYOOR-ree (/ˈfjʊɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “fury” in a sentence?
Here is “fury” used in a sentence: “He stormed out of the meeting in a fury.”
What is another word for “fury”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fury” include apoplexy, ire and rage.
What part of speech is “fury”?
“Fury” is a noun.
Where does the word “fury” come from?
The word “fury” comes from Latin. From Old French furie, from Latin furia ("rage"), related to the mythological Furies, goddesses of vengeance.
Is “fury” a common word?
“Fury” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fury” have?
“Fury” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extreme or wild anger.
What is the difference between fury and anger?
Fury is an intense, often uncontrolled form of anger, while anger is a broader, milder term covering any degree of displeasure. All fury is anger, but fury implies a wild, overwhelming rage that is hard to control.
When should you use fury instead of rage?
Both words describe extreme anger and are often interchangeable, but fury tends to stress a violent, almost frenzied loss of control. Rage can suggest a more sustained or seething state, whereas fury emphasizes a sudden, explosive intensity.
Can fury be used to describe weather or nature?
Yes. Beyond human anger, fury describes violent force or intensity in nature, as in 'the fury of the storm' or 'the fury of the sea.' In this sense it highlights raw, destructive power rather than emotion.
What are common collocations with fury?
Fury frequently appears in phrases such as 'in a fury,' 'blind fury,' 'unleash one's fury,' and 'the full fury of.' It also features in the well-known saying 'hell hath no fury.'
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