Kilo Lingo

/fuˈɾjoso/

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Translation

furious

Word origin

From Latin furiosus ('raging, mad'), from furia ('rage, fury'). The same root gives English 'furious' and 'fury'.

Origin
Latin
Root
furiosus
English cognates
furious, fury

Grammar

Femininefuriosa
Masc pluralfuriosos
Fem pluralfuriosas

Examples

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He became furious on hearing the news.

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She was furious because we arrived late.

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The boss spoke to him in a furious voice.

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Why are you so furious with me?

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The furious sea sank several small boats.

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This word is part of lesson 46.