furious

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "furious" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who is very angry or intense. For example: "The customer was furious at the store's poor customer service."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

It was worsted by Ukip and its MPs were furious at ever more concessions being offered to Scotland, but denied to England.

The Guardian

It has been a bad year for sportsman-door interactions and Stokes got this particular ball rolling in March when his West Indies tour ended with a first-ball duck in his final innings and a furious assault on a locker that left the all-rounder nursing a broken wrist and ruled out of the World Twenty20.

The Guardian - Sport

Snoop recently revealed that he believed Game Of Thrones was based on real life, so perhaps this 1999 Dre-produced classic is really about Snoop with a notebook and reading glasses, taking furious notes as he binge-watches season two.

The Guardian - Music

Students at Oxford University will this week vote on a controversial motion to boycott Israel, after a tumultuous week that has seen hate mail, accusations of racism and a furious exit from a debate by MP George Galloway.

The Guardian

Hadid intends to take legal ­action, while a furious Pan Shiyi, the ­billionaire chairman of the Soho empire, has vowed to "bring the infringers to court".

The Guardian - Arts

A counterfeit version of Corbusier's Ronchamp chapel, a spellbinding building in eastern France, sprung up in Zhengzhou in the 1990s, but was demolished after the furious foundation weighed in.

The Guardian - Arts

She is also furious that Bergoglio refused to defrock another priest, Christian von Wernich, who was jailed for life in 2007 for seven killings, 42 abductions and 34 cases of torture, in which he told victims: "God wants to know where your friends are".

The Guardian

Will 2,400 furious bankers walk out of the doors of AIB in Dublin and pitch up in Hong Kong, Singapore or even London?

The Guardian - Opinion

It's been fast, furious, entirely unpredictable and full of incident – from Sky dropping 20 seconds in the opening team time trial to Alberto Contador dislocating his shoulder in a crash on stage six.

The Guardian - Sport

On Tuesday, former Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt gave an agitated speech at the European parliament in Strasbourg, spending several minutes lambasting Orban in a furious voice, waving the immigration questionnaire in the air.

The Guardian

The fans were furious but while at first it seemed a baffling decision and even Marcelo seemed to be bemused by it, it was an eloquent comment on how well Villarreal played; from chasing the match, Madrid recognised the need to conserve it.

The Guardian - Sport

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing a person's emotional state, consider the intensity and context to choose the most appropriate synonym for "furious". Terms like "enraged" or "incensed" may better capture the specific nuance of the anger.

Common error

While "furious" is widely understood, it can sometimes sound overly dramatic in everyday conversation. Opt for more casual alternatives like "angry" or "annoyed" to maintain a natural tone.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "furious" is as an adjective. It modifies nouns or pronouns to describe a state of intense anger or rage. Ludwig examples show it describing people, actions, and even abstract concepts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

69%

Formal & Business

13%

Science

18%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "furious" functions as an adjective used to express intense anger or rage. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and utility in written English. Its usage is very common, particularly in news and media, although it also appears in business and scientific contexts. When aiming for precise expression, consider synonyms like "enraged" or "outraged" for specific nuances. Avoid overusing "furious" in extremely casual conversation where alternatives might be a better fit.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

enraged

A stronger synonym emphasizing a complete loss of control due to anger.

extremely angry

Emphasizes the intensity of the anger, replacing the single word with a descriptive phrase.

filled with rage

Focuses on the internal state of being consumed by anger, offering a more descriptive alternative.

seething with anger

Emphasizes suppressed anger that is building up internally.

incensed

A more formal and less common synonym that emphasizes righteous anger or indignation.

outraged

Similar to "furious", but often implies a sense of moral offense or shock.

livid

Describes the physical manifestation of extreme anger, often associated with a flushed face.

indignant

Implies anger mixed with a sense of injustice or unfairness.

irate

A more formal synonym for angry, suggesting a state of great displeasure.

extremely displeased

A more understated way to express strong anger or dissatisfaction.

FAQs

How can I use "furious" in a sentence?

You can use "furious" to describe someone experiencing intense anger or something characterized by intense energy. For example: "The customer was furious about the billing error", or "The battle was a furious clash of armies".

What can I say instead of "furious"?

You can use alternatives like "extremely angry", "enraged", or "outraged", depending on the context.

Which is correct, "furious" or "furiously"?

"Furious" is an adjective used to describe a noun, while "furiously" is an adverb used to describe a verb. For example: "He was furious" vs. "He worked furiously".

What's the difference between "furious" and "annoyed"?

"Furious" describes a state of intense anger, while "annoyed" describes a state of mild irritation. "Furious" indicates a much stronger emotional response than "annoyed".