Furiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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furiously

 

[ หˆfjสŠษ™rษชษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing anger or intense emotion

in a way that shows strong, uncontrolled anger or emotion

Synonyms

angrily, fiercely, intensely.

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Word Description / Examples
furiously

Used when someone is extremely angry and shows it with intense actions or reactions.

  • He furiously slammed the door
angrily

Used when someone feels or shows anger, often through words or expressions.

  • She spoke angrily to her brother
fiercely

Used to describe actions that are done with strong, intense force and determination.

  • The dog barked fiercely at the stranger
intensely

Used when someone or something shows a high degree of concentration or feeling, not necessarily negative.

  • He studied the map intensely

Examples of usage

  • He was furiously angry at her for lying to him.
  • She furiously slammed the door behind her.
Context #2 | Adverb

doing something quickly and energetically

in a way that shows great energy and speed

Synonyms

frantically, rapidly, vigorously.

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Word Description / Examples
furiously

Used to describe actions done with intense anger or aggression. Often has a negative connotation.

  • He furiously slammed the door after the argument.
  • She typed furiously on her keyboard, frustrated by the errors.
rapidly

Describes actions done very quickly or at a high speed, generally without emotional context.

  • The company is growing rapidly due to their innovative products.
  • He finished his exam rapidly, confident in his answers.
vigorously

Used when actions are done with a lot of energy, force, or enthusiasm.

  • She scrubbed the floor vigorously to remove the stain.
  • He trained vigorously for the upcoming marathon.
frantically

Used in situations where actions are done in a hurried, anxious, or panic-driven state.

  • She looked frantically for her lost keys as she was running late.
  • He searched frantically for his homework before class started.

Examples of usage

  • He was furiously typing on his keyboard to meet the deadline.
  • The wind was blowing furiously outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "furiously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น furiosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคธเฅเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wรผtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan marah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล›ciekle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฟ€ๆ€’ใ—ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท furieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ furiosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถfkeyle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฉ๋ถ„ํ•˜์—ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุบุถุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zuล™ivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรบrivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ€’ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ besno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒะปะฐะฝั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiddษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ furiosamente

Etymology

The word 'furiously' is derived from the Middle English word 'furius', which comes from the Latin word 'furiosus', meaning 'full of rage'. The adverb form 'furiously' has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

See also: Furies, furious, infuriate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,485, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.