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furiously definition
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This page has 4 definitions of furiously in English and Middle English. Furiously is an adverb. Examples of how to use furiously in a sentence are shown. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
English furiously definition
Etymology
From Middle English furiously; equivalent to furious + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
furiously
- In a furious manner; angrily.
- He glared furiously at the offender.
- Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.
- He tried furiously to get it to work before the deadline.
- 1887, H. Rider Haggard, She: A History of Adventure[1]:
- Again we set to and bailed furiously. Fortunately the storm had now quite gone by[.]
- Intensely, as with embarrassment.
Translations
in a furious manner; angrily
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frantically
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Middle English furiously definition
Alternative forms
Etymology
From furious + -ly (adverbial suffix).
Pronunciation
Adverb
furiously
Descendants
- English: furiously
References
- “fūriǒuslī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.