English · Emotions & Feelings
fury
/ˈfjʊə.ri/
[/ˈfjʊə.ri/]
wild rage
Advancednoun
Definition
Wild and violent anger.
Example
The storm hit the coast with terrible fury, tearing roofs from the small fishing cottages.
The storm hit the coast with terrible fury, tearing roofs from the small fishing cottages.
Etymology
From Latin 'furia' (rage), personified as the Furies in Roman mythology.
How & Where It’s Used
Means intense anger; also the destructive force of nature.
Literary Heritage
The Furies of Greek and Roman myth were goddesses of vengeance.