Furore: meaning, definitions and examples

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furore

 

[ fjสŠษ™หŒrษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public reaction

Furore refers to an outbreak of public anger or excitement. It often describes situations where emotions run high, typically in response to a controversial event or statement. This term can also reflect general tumult or uproar around a particular issue or phenomenon.

Synonyms

commotion, controversy, fuss, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The announcement of the policy change caused a furore among the citizens.
  • There was a furore over the new law introduced by the government.
  • The celebrity's remarks sparked a furore in the media.

Translations

Translations of the word "furore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรบria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคคเฅ‡เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufregung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegemparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒั€ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ furia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑ็‹‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fureur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ furia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถfke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๊ด‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุถุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vล™ava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzruลกenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ€’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรบria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒะปะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤŸฤฑnlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ furia

Etymology

The word 'furore' has its roots in Latin, originating from the term 'furorem', which means 'rage' or 'fury'. This Latin word is derived from 'furere', meaning 'to rage' or 'to be mad'. The term was adopted into English in the early 19th century, retaining its connotation of wild enthusiasm or violent anger. It has been used historically in contexts where significant public reaction, often intense and emotional, was observed. Over time, 'furore' has become a staple term in discussions regarding social movements, political events, and other scenarios that provoke strong emotional responses from the public. Its usage has evolved but continues to capture the essence of tumultuous reactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,550 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.