Furious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger; "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The furious storm raged on for hours, causing widespread destruction and power outages.
- The furious waves crashed against the shore, threatening to engulf the small beach town.
- A furious whirlwind swept through the city, uprooting trees and knocking over buildings.
- Furious gusts of wind pounded against the airplane, making it difficult to control.
- The furious tornado tore through the countryside, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
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Meaning 2
Marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The furious storm ravaged the small town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
- The crowd erupted into furious applause as the rock band took the stage.
- The furious argument between the two politicians ended with one of them storming out of the room.
- The furious battle raged on for hours, with neither side giving an inch.
- The furious flames engulfed the old warehouse, threatening to spread to nearby buildings.
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Meaning 3
Marked by extreme anger; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The furious reaction from the crowd forced the organizers to cancel the event.
- Her furious expression made it clear that she was not going to tolerate any excuses.
- The driver was furious when another car cut him off on the highway.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy left many investors furious and demanding answers.
- The furious barking of the dog was enough to scare away the intruder.