Word
fury
US/ˈfjʊɹi/
UK/fjˈɔːɹi/
Definitions
01extreme anger
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a feeling of very strong, wild anger that is hard to control.
n. intense, uncontrolled, or wild anger. Uncountable in its abstract sense but countable when referring to an instance of rage.
“He was shaking with fury after he found out they had lied to him.”
“The manager's fury was evident as he slammed the report onto the desk, demanding an immediate explanation for the oversight.”
02violent force
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Literary
n. great power or violence, often used to describe weather or a fight.
n. extreme strength or violence in action, typically used of natural forces or conflict.
“The full fury of the storm hit the coast during the night.”
“The small fishing village was unprepared for the sheer fury of the hurricane, which tore roofs from houses and flooded the lower streets.”
Antonyms
03Greek mythology
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Literary
n. one of the three female spirits from ancient Greek stories who punished people for their crimes.
n. one of the Eumenides or Erinyes, female personifications of vengeance in Greek mythology who pursued those who committed unpunished crimes.
“In the old play, the Furies chase the man because of the crime he committed.”
“The protagonist felt as though he were being pursued by the Furies, his conscience giving him no rest after the betrayal.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The allegations quickly spread online, with many reacting with fury over the reported disciplinary actions taken by the university.” “The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton 's American owners, will be risking the fury of their own fanbase should they agree to the sale of Armstrong to Nottingham Forest .” “The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.” “On Monday public fury exploded in Nepal, forcing its prime minister to resign a day after.” Etymology
Friom Middle English Furie, from Latin Furiae, a name used for the three Erinyes, being the plural of furia ("rage").
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The word in film
Fury · 2014 · Action
- Directed by:
- David Ayer
- Starring:
- Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman
Brad Pitt stars in this David Ayer war movie about a tank crew fighting behind enemy lines during World War II. The title captures the extreme anger and violent intensity of the battles they face as the conflict reaches its end.
In Literature
Cover: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons — Published in New York by Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith. Illustrator uncredited.
The Sound and the Fury · 1929-01-01 · Southern gothic
- Author:
- William Faulkner
William Faulkner’s 1929 Southern Gothic masterpiece explores the tragic decline of the Compson family over several decades. The title refers to the intense emotional turmoil and internal fury experienced by the characters as they struggle with their reputation and personal losses in a changing American South.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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