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furiously

/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ adverb

In Latin: furenter Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about furiously at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner.
    winds were blowing furiously
  2. In a manner marked by extreme or violent energy.
    the boys fought furiously
  3. In an impassioned or very angry manner.
    she screamed furiously at her tormentors

Origin

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

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