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furor

 

[ ˈfjuːərɔːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public excitement

Furor refers to an intense and often public outcry or excitement about something. This term can be used to describe a wildly enthusiastic reaction to a prevailing issue, event, or trend. It can convey a sense of chaos, frenzy, or uncontrollable emotions among people. The furor surrounding a particular subject often reflects the collective passions or indignations of society, which can lead to heated debates or widespread media coverage.

Synonyms

commotion, frenzy, hullabaloo, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The announcement of the new policy caused quite a furor among the citizens.
  • There was a furor in the community after the controversial decision was made.
  • The furor over the celebrity's behavior reached the headlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "furor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 furor

🇮🇳 उन्माद

🇩🇪 Furor

🇮🇩 kegemparan

🇺🇦 фурор

🇵🇱 furor

🇯🇵 熱狂

🇫🇷 furor

🇪🇸 furor

🇹🇷 fırtına

🇰🇷 열광

🇸🇦 فورة

🇨🇿 furor

🇸🇰 furor

🇨🇳 狂热

🇸🇮 furor

🇮🇸 fíflag

🇰🇿 фурор

🇬🇪 ფურორი

🇦🇿 fırtına

🇲🇽 furor

Etymology

The word 'furor' originates from the Latin term 'furor', which means 'rage' or 'fury'. In Latin, it referred to an intense state of excitement or agitation, whether in a positive or negative sense. The word made its way into Middle English as 'furour', influencing its current spelling and usage in modern English. It began to take on a more specialized meaning associated with public outcry and stirred emotions, particularly in political, social, or cultural contexts. Over the centuries, 'furor' has been used in literature and journalism to describe societal reactions, often painting a vivid picture of collective sentiment and unrest.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,102, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.