Word
furiously
Phoneticsfu·ri·ous·ly
US/ˈfjʊɹiəsɫi/
UK/fjˈɔːɹɪəsli/
Definition
adv. in a very angry way, or with a lot of energy and speed. You use this when someone is doing something with great force because they are upset or in a hurry.
adv. in an extremely angry manner; with intense energy, speed, or force. Typically modifies verbs of action or communication to indicate high emotional or physical intensity.
Examples
“He slammed the door furiously and walked away.”
“She began typing furiously on her laptop to finish the report before the midnight deadline.”
“The storm clouds gathered as the wind blew furiously against the shutters, threatening to tear the old house from its foundations.”
Examples
simple
“He slammed the door furiously and walked away.”
contextual
“She began typing furiously on her laptop to finish the report before the midnight deadline.”
complex
“The storm clouds gathered as the wind blew furiously against the shutters, threatening to tear the old house from its foundations.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Mexican coaching staff shot off their seats, gesticulating furiously at Faghani to stop play.” Etymology
From Middle English furiously; equivalent to furious + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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