CEFR B1

furious

adjective

Meaning

Extremely angry.

Examples

She was furious when she found out her brother had broken her favorite vase.
The public was furious about the government's decision to raise taxes.

Synonyms: angry, mad, enraged, irate

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furious (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfjʊəriəs/

Definition

Extremely angry.

Examples

She was furious when she found out her brother had broken her favorite vase.
The public was furious about the government's decision to raise taxes.
He became furious when his team lost the championship game.

How to Use furious

furious about (prepositional phrase): To be very angry concerning a specific situation or event. — "They were furious about the unfair treatment they received."
furious with (prepositional phrase): To be very angry at a particular person or thing. — "The boss was furious with the employee for missing the deadline."

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