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furiously

furiously

2 3.7
In a very strong and violent way
  • adverb
  • /ˈfjʊəriəsli/
translation icon : violentamente
  • Workmen were furiously fanning smoke onto the stage from smudge pots to create the ghostly mist of the battlefield.
  • burned furiously
  • boiling furiously
  • churn furiously

Examples

  • The rain fell heavier now, beating furiously on the river, the wooden roofs of Verdant Flail.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Suddenly, a large black Jarada broke from the circle, screeching furiously.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Spring was upon them, and the snow was melting fast and furiously.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The wind whips the rain furiously against anything in its path.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • One of the Irish musicians beat a drum furiously as the crisis mounted.

    Academic text (2001)
  • David's hair blew furiously in the dry September winds as he drove her to the hospital.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • A desert battlefield simulation with oil wells flaring furiously on the black horizon.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The attack rages furiously for twenty seconds, then wanes to sporadic gunfire.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The waves crashed furiously against the rocky shore during the storm.

  • As the storm intensified, the trees swayed furiously in the strong winds.

Synonyms

aggressively
vsfuriously
126 4.9

In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue

focuses on personal intent to attack rather than elemental storm force
sharply
vsfuriously
117 2.3

Suddenly and quickly, showing a large change in direction or amount

is more about ongoing wild storm intensity rather than abrupt sudden change
violently
vsfuriously
107 3.5

In a way that uses strong physical force or sudden intense action

focuses more on natural stormy force and elemental intensity
wildly
vsfuriously
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

leans more toward forceful stormlike power rather than mere lack of restraint
fiercely
vsfuriously
81 3.7

In a very strong way that shows energy or anger

is used more for untamed elemental power than personal aggressive energy
vigorously
vsfuriously
76 3.4

In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort

conveys uncontrolled stormy intensity rather than deliberate physical exertion
frantically
vsfuriously
59 4.4

In a hurried and worried way because of fear

is more about wild natural force than anxious haste caused by fear
vehemently
vsfuriously
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

leans more toward uncontrolled stormy power rather than emotional passion
ferociously
vsfuriously
12 5.6

In a very strong and angry way

describes chaotic stormy power rather than focused human aggression
like the devil
vsfuriously
  • Informal
8 8.2

Very quickly and with great energy

uses literal stormy elemental imagery rather than colloquial energetic emphasis
explosively
vsfuriously
5 4.4

To do something very suddenly and with great force

stresses sudden concentrated blast rather than ongoing wild storm force
like thunder
vsfuriously
4 4.7

Very quickly and with great force

evokes storm sound and elemental power more than human emotion
frenetically
vsfuriously
1 7.0

Very quickly and in a worried or excited way

focuses on elemental stormy intensity rather than hurried frantic pace
impetuously
vsfuriously
1 7.7

Suddenly and without thinking carefully

emphasizes stormy elemental force rather than impulsive lack of thought
riotously
vsfuriously
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

is used more for forceful stormlike intensity rather than festive wildness
rampantly
vsfuriously
1 7.0

Spreading quickly and without control

focuses on sudden stormy force rather than broad unchecked spread or growth
tempestuously
vsfuriously
8.1

In a strong, emotional, and wild way

places emphasis on elemental storm force rather than emotional turbulence
gustily
vsfuriously
6.0

In sudden strong bursts, often of wind or smoke

refers more broadly to wild stormy intensity beyond just wind bursts
turbulently
vsfuriously
7.0

In a rough, violent way with strong movement

leans more toward natural storm force and elemental intensity than human disorder
frenziedly
vsfuriously
7.5

In a wild, panicked way

emphasizes natural stormy intensity rather than frantic human panic
ragingly
vsfuriously
7.0

In a very strong, angry, or violent way

describes the same intensity but stresses elemental storm character more

Antonyms

372 1.0

To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Violent

violently
107 3.5
furiously
2 3.7
stormily
6.2
gently
372 1.0

Surface Forms

furiously positive

Morphology

furiously = furious (transparent) = furious + ly

Same standard derivation; when applied to weather or force it conveys 'with great intensity or violence', which learners can infer from 'furious' + '-ly'.

Etymology

Furiously comes from fury ('extreme anger' or 'violent force') and the ending -ly; people often speak of the 'fury' of a storm, so to happen furiously is to happen with wild, violent power.