furiously
Americanadverb
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with extreme anger, violent passion, or rage.
Watching furiously as his treasure was rowed out to a waiting ship, the fuming magician vowed revenge.
My mother reacted angrily, furiously berating me for my bad behavior.
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with unrestrained energy.
Out of a clear sky came a roaring wind as loud as thunder, and truckloads of hail were furiously thrown to earth.
Etymology
Origin of furiously
Example Sentences
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Normally, such battles would occur behind closed doors, as manufacturers, insurance companies, employers and other firms furiously negotiate coverage, rebates and other factors, before presenting the final bill to patients.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
After Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his financial-technology firm was laying off 4,000 people, text threads between workers outside Block erupted, while executives began furiously dissecting the move.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib furiously scribbled responses like “That’s a lie” and “No King” on a small whiteboard.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Netflix hit back furiously at the development, saying in its own statement Tuesday that the negotiating window was designed to end what it called Paramount Skydance's "antics."
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
My throat was on fire, my eyes and nose watering furiously.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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