Furiously

//ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli// adv

adv ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1
In a furious manner; angrily.
"He glared furiously at the offender."
2
Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.
"He tried furiously to get it to work before the deadline."
3
Intensely, as with embarrassment.
"Craig, who at twenty was taller than his father, blushed furiously as he practically threw two small boxes on the table in front of the twins. “Happy birthday”, he managed."

Adverb

1
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner wordnet
2
in an impassioned or very angry manner wordnet
3
in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy wordnet

Synonyms

a corps perdu all to pieces amain angrily apace at once

Example

"We used to compete furiously in college."

Etymology

From Middle English furiously; equivalent to furious + -ly.

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