English adjective: furious | |||
1. | furious marked by extreme and violent energy | ||
Samples | A ferocious beating. Fierce fighting. A furious battle. | ||
Synonyms | ferocious, fierce, savage | ||
Similar | violent | ||
Antonyms | nonviolent | ||
2. | furious marked by extreme anger | ||
Samples | The enraged bull attached. Furious about the accident. A furious scowl. Infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy. Could not control the maddened crowd. | ||
Synonyms | angered, enraged, infuriated, maddened | ||
Similar | angry | ||
Antonyms | unangry | ||
3. | furious (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | ||
Samples | Angry clouds on the horizon. Furious winds. The raging sea. | ||
Synonyms | angry, raging, tempestuous, wild | ||
Similar | stormy | ||
Antonyms | calm | ||