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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Christopher flinched as they approached: the water that rimmed it was angry and choppy, and waves spat seawater furiously into the air.
From Literature
Opponents of the bill have reacted furiously to Lord Falconer's proposal.
From BBC
In the video, a gray pit bull named Valerio stood on a woman’s lap, furiously wagging his tail as he accepted her caresses.
From Los Angeles Times
The scientist glanced at him, then went back to their work, typing furiously on the keyboard.
From Literature
He was still barking furiously, one tiny dog against the biggest, baddest hurricane Miami had ever seen, but his focus had shifted.
From Literature
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