fury
Translation
fury, rage, wrath
Examples
He shouted at them in a fury.
He shouted at them in a fury.
The fury of the storm was terrifying.
The fury of the storm was terrifying.
Grammar Patterns
in a fury in a state of intense anger She slammed the door in a fury.
the fury of (sth.) the intensity or violence of (sth.) The fury of the wind was incredible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rage, anger, wrath; Antonyms: calmness, serenity
Etymology
From Latin 'furia' (rage, passion), related to the Furies, Roman goddesses of vengeance.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Furies' from mythology, who were goddesses of vengeance and rage. It sounds like 'furry', but imagine an animal so angry its fur stands on end.