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
With the chairs set so close, M. S. Hashbaz could circle the entire table on our shoulders, purring furiously, traveling round and round.
From Literature
When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans.
From Los Angeles Times
It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously.
From BBC
Blinking furiously, Torak reached for his father’s weapons and laid them by his side.
From Literature
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