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fury

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfjʊri/ · UK /ˈfjʊəri/

fury means: A very strong feeling of anger that may make someone want to act violently.

noun

EXTREME ANGERB2

A very strong feeling of anger that may make someone want to act violently.

  • His eyes were full of fury.
  • She shook with fury when she heard the news.
  • He left the room in a fury.

How to use it: fury at something (She could not hide her fury at the unfair decision.)

Similar words: rage, anger

Opposites: calm

Common phrases: in a fury, shake with fury, a burst of fury, fury at something

VIOLENT FORCEC1

Great force or violence in a storm, battle, or other powerful action.

  • The wind struck with sudden fury.
  • The sea unleashed its full fury on the coast.
  • The fury of the battle left the town in ruins.

How to use it: the fury of something (The boats could not withstand the fury of the storm.)

Similar words: ferocity, violence, force

Common phrases: the storm's fury, full fury, fury of something

Questions about fury

What does fury mean?

A very strong feeling of anger that may make someone want to act violently.

What is fury in other languages?

Türkçe: öfke · Español: furia · Français: fureur · Deutsch: Wut · Italiano: furia · 日本語: 激怒

How do you pronounce fury?

In American English /ˈfjʊri/; in British English /ˈfjʊəri/.

How do you use fury in a sentence?

His eyes were full of fury. She shook with fury when she heard the news.

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