fury
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfjʊɹi// UK //fjˈɔːɹi// fury
n. extreme or violent anger. You use this when someone is so angry that they might lose control.
n. intense, disordered, or destructive rage. Often implies a loss of self-control or a state of being driven by overwhelming emotion.
He shouted with fury when he saw the damage to his car.
The storm hit the coast with such fury that several old buildings were completely destroyed.
The public's fury over the new tax laws was evident in the massive protests that paralyzed the capital for nearly a week.
Friom Middle English Furie, from Latin Furiae, a name used for the three Erinyes, being the plural of furia ("rage").
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'at' or 'over' to indicate the cause of the anger.
- Nounfury
- Adjectivefurious