FURIOUSLY

furiously

(adverb) (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner; “winds were blowing furiously”

furiously

(adverb) in an impassioned or very angry manner; “she screamed furiously at her tormentors”

furiously

(adverb) in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy; “the boys fought furiously”; “she went peddling furiously up the narrow street”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

furiously

In a furious manner; angrily.

Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.

Intensely, as with embarrassment.

Source: Wiktionary


FURIOUS

Fu"ri*ous, a. Etym: [L. furiosus, fr. furia rage, fury: cf. F. furieux. See Fury.]

1. Transported with passion or fury; raging; violent; as, a furious animal.

2. Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence; as, a furious stream; a furious wind or storm.

Syn.

– Impetuous; vehement; boisterous; fierce; turbulent; tumultuous; angry; mad; frantic; frenzied.

– Fu"ri*ous*ly, adv.

– Fu"ri*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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